Toyota Agya vs Suzuki Baleno

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota Agya Discontinued model
Toyota Agya in South Africa

Toyota Agya

1.0 XR CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 229,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 51 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 18.0 km/l
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Suzuki Baleno in South Africa

Suzuki Baleno

1.5 GLX AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 341,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 17.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Baleno
Fuel Economy Agya
🛡 Safety Baleno
📦 Practicality Baleno
🔑 Ownership Baleno
Recorded price context Agya: last listed from ZAR 189,900 · Baleno: current from ZAR 269,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Agya Baleno
Maximum Power 51 kW @ 6000 rpm 77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 91 Nm @ 3600 rpm 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Engine Size 998 cc 1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 18.0 km/l 17.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 155 mm 150 mm
Boot / Load Bay 235 l 314 l
Airbags 4 6
Kerb Weight 870 kg 985 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 5

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

Baleno has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Baleno +12 pts
Efficiency Agya +3 pts
Safety Baleno +17 pts
Practicality Baleno +2 pts
Ownership Baleno +28 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Agya

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader

Baleno

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Agya

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Baleno

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Agya Baleno
Model Introduced Year 2015 2022
Generation Second generation Agya for South Africa Second generation globally launched in 2022; entirely new platform and body compared to the first-generation Baleno; shares K15B engine with Fronx, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara for parts commonality
Facelift History Updated with refreshed styling and features Second-generation Baleno launched in SA in 2022 as a full redesign on a new platform — wider, longer, and significantly better specified than the first-generation model; no facelift of the second generation yet
Tare Mass Kg 870 kg 975 kg
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed 2022
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Hatchback
Color Note Not confirmed Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Pearl Burning Red, Solid White
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed Hatchback
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Hatchback
Spec Agya Baleno
Length 3760 mm 3990 mm
Width 1665 mm 1745 mm
Height 1520 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase 2455 mm 2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 155 mm 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space 235 l 314 l
Kerb Weight 870 kg 985 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1265 kg 1430 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 4.7 m 5.1 m
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 445 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors
Front Headroom Not confirmed 993 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 985 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1043 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 900 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Baleno leads by 10 points

Baleno has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.

Index leader 61 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 89% source coverage
61
#1 Index leader

Baleno

89% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 67
Safety 87
Practicality 55
Ownership 71
Leads by 10 points
51
#2

Agya

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 70 Check Performance 22
Performance 22
Efficiency 70
Safety 70
Practicality 53
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Baleno +12 Efficiency Agya +3 Safety Baleno +17 Practicality Baleno +2 Ownership Baleno +28

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Baleno

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 55/100
Ownership 71/100

Agya

Performance 22/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 70/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Suzuki Baleno leads the catalogue index with 61 pts vs 51 pts for Agya

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Baleno leads. However, Agya may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Agya and Baleno comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Agya 22 vs Baleno 34.

Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Baleno 67.

Safety-equipment index: Agya 70 vs Baleno 87.

Practicality index: Agya 53 vs Baleno 55.

Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Baleno 71.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.