Toyota Agya vs Honda Fit

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.

Toyota Agya in South Africa

Toyota Agya

1.0 XR CVT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 229,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 51 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 18.0 km/l
VS
Honda Fit in South Africa

Honda Fit

1.5 Hybrid e:HEV Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 380,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 109 kW 🔧 253 Nm ⛽ 26 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Fit
Fuel Economy Fit
🛡 Safety Fit
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Tie
Agya starts ZAR 380500 cheaper Agya from ZAR 189,900 · Fit from ZAR 380,500

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Agya Fit
Engine Power 51 109
Torque 91 253
Engine Size 998 1498
Claimed Mileage 18.0 26
Ground Clearance 155 135
Boot Space 235 304
Airbags 4 6
Kerb Weight 870 1150
Seating Capacity Available Available
Warranty 3 3

= leads in this spec

The Overall Score — Here's How They Stack Up

🏆 Winner
#1

Fit

69
/ 100
+21
pts
#2

Agya

48
/ 100

Moderate difference between the models.

The Bottom Line

Fit holds a noticeable edge over Agya, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Fit +6 pts
Efficiency Fit +9 pts
Safety Fit +6 pts
Practicality Equal
Ownership Equal

Score Breakdown by Category

🏆 Overall Winner

Fit

Performance 10/20
Efficiency 20/20
Safety 18/20
Practicality 9/20
Ownership 12/20

Agya

Performance 4/20
Efficiency 11/20
Safety 12/20
Practicality 9/20
Ownership 12/20

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Agya

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

Fit

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Agya

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Fit

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Agya Fit
Ground Clearance 155 135
Wheelbase 2455 2530
Length 3760 3995
Width 1665 1695
Height 1520 1515
Kerb Weight 870 1150
Gross Vehicle Weight 1265 1550
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 235 304
Towing Capacity Not Rated 800
Front Track Width 1445 1550
Rear Track Width 1430 1540
Turning Radius 4.7 Available
Number of Doors 5 5
Boot Space Seats Folded 1500 1500
Load Bed Length Available Available
Load Bed Width Available Available
Front Legroom Available Available
Rear Legroom Available Available
Front Headroom Available Available
Rear Headroom Available Available
Front Shoulder Room Available Available
Rear Shoulder Room Available Available
Max Payload Available Available
Boot Volume Available Available
Doors Available Available
Seats Available Available
Front Overhang Available Available
Fuel Tank Capacity Available Available
Rear Overhang Available Available
Spec Agya Fit
Engine 1.0L Naturally Aspirated Petrol 1.5L Hybrid Petrol
Engine Type Inline 3 Cylinder Inline 4 Cylinder Atkinson Cycle with Electric Motor
Displacement 998 1498
Cylinders 3 4
Valves per Cylinder 4 4
Power 51 109
Power @ RPM 6000 rpm 150
Torque 91 253
Torque @ RPM 3600 rpm 400
Fuel System Multi-Point Injection Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Turbocharger Not Available Available
Top Speed 155 175
0-100 km/h 14.0 10.5
Compression Ratio 11.5:1 10.5:1
Engine Position Front Transverse Available
Cylinder Layout Inline 4 (I4) Inline 4 (I4)
Engine Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged
Engine Code Standard Standard
Cylinder Bore 82.0 82.0
Piston Stroke 92.0 92.0
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Engine Oil Capacity Available Available
Power 150 150
Variable Valve Timing Available Available
Maximum Engine RPM Available Available
Engine Type Config Available Available
0–100 km/h Available Available
Battery Capacity Available Available
Charging Port Available Available
AC Charging Time Available Available
Engine Displacement Available Available
EV Range Available Available

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Honda Fit wins with 69 pts vs 48 pts for Agya

In structured scoring, Fit emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Agya may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Fit edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Agya 11 vs Fit 20. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Agya 12, Fit 18. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Agya 12, Fit 12. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Agya 9, Fit 9. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Agya 4, Fit 10. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Fit edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Fit scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Agya and Fit in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Agya scores 4 vs 10.

Efficiency: Agya scores 11 vs 20.

Safety: Agya scores 12 vs 18.

Practicality: Agya scores 9 vs 9.

Ownership: Agya scores 12 vs 12.

Final structured scoring gives Fit the advantage in this comparison.