Source type: Official OEM South Africa
Toyota Agya vs Hyundai i20
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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Toyota Agya
Discontinued model
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Toyota Agya
1.0 XR CVT
Petrol
CVT
Discontinued model
ZAR 229,900
last listed
Discontinued model
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⚡ 51 kW
🔧 91 Nm
⛽ 18.0 km/l
VS
Hyundai i20
1.0T Fluid
Petrol
6-Speed Manual
Current
ZAR 328,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 74 kW
🔧 172 Nm
⛽ 14.5 km/l
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Decision summary
Toyota Agya vs Hyundai i20: the short answer
i20 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Recorded price context
Agya:
last listed from
ZAR 189,900
·
i20:
current from
ZAR 296,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Agya51 kW @ 6000 rpm | i2074 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Agya91 Nm @ 3600 rpm | i20172 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Engine Size | Agya998 cc | i20998 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Agya18.0 km/l | i2014.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Agya155 mm | i20195 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
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
Specification evidence leader
i20
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
i20
- 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
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| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Generation | Second generation Agya for South Africa | Third generation i20 on the K2 platform; sold in SA with 1.0T three-cylinder turbo across all variants |
| Facelift History | Updated with refreshed styling and features | Third generation launched globally in 2020 and arrived in SA shortly after; significant improvement over the second gen in styling, tech, and driving dynamics |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2021 | 2020 |
| Facelift Version Ending | 2024 | Current |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Model Year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Production Status | discontinued | active |
| Segment | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Tare Mass Kg | 870 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Yellow |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3760 mm | 4040 mm |
| Width | 1665 mm | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1520 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2455 mm | 2580 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 155 mm | 195 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 125 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 235 l | 352 l |
| Kerb Weight | 870 kg | 1135 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1265 kg | 1610 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 395 kg | 475 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.7 m | 5.2 m |
| Front Headroom | 983 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | 951 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | 1048 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | 899 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | 1445 mm | 1551 mm |
| Rear Track Width | 1430 mm | 1565 mm |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | Monocoque |
| Power Steering | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column | Height Adjustable | Tilt |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil |
| Rear Spring Type | Not confirmed | Coil |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | Monocoque |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 1-litre Turbocharged Petrol |
| Engine Code | Market-specific engine family | G3LE |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | 4 | 12 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Injection | Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Bore | 82.0 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | 94.6 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | 51 kW @ 6000 rpm | 74 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 91 Nm @ 3600 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | CVT | 6-Speed Manual |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h | 185 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 14.0 sec | 11.0 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 15.5 sec | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Eco, Comfort, Sport | Eco, Normal |
| Launch Control | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | 6500 rpm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 58.6 kW/tonne | 65.2 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 104.6 Nm/tonne | 151.5 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Front Transverse | Front |
| Gearbox | CVT Automatic | iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front Wheel Drive | FWD |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | No |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | No |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | No |
| Final Drive Ratio | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Type | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Clutch Type | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Shift Type | Yes | iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Yes | No |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | CVT Automatic | iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | FWD | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 | 7 |
| Differential Type Front | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 18.0 km/l | 14.5 km/l |
| City Mileage | 14 km/l | 11.7 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 20 km/l | 17.1 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 l | 40 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | No |
| Real-world Mileage | 18.0 km/l | 14.5 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 35 | 40 |
| Combined Driving Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Distance To Empty | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | 6 |
| ABS | Standard | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard | Yes |
| Traction Control | Standard | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Standard | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Standard | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Yes |
| Alarm System | Standard | Yes |
| Central Locking | Standard | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard | - |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Yes | Front & Rear |
| AEB | Not Available | No |
| BA | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Override System | Yes | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Standard | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Yes |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Yes | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Stability Control | Standard | Yes |
| TCS | Standard | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Yes | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Standard | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Safety Rating | Not confirmed | Not Rated (SA) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Available | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Available | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Front & Rear |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Available | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Available | No |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available | No |
| Auto Highbeam | Yes | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | Yes | No |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Reverse Camera | Standard | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Yes |
| Park Assist | Yes | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Not Available | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Available | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Eco Mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | No |
| Sport Mode | Not confirmed | No |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | No |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Front & Rear |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Front & Rear |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Fabric | Leather-Look |
| Seat Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
| Heated Seats | Not Applicable | Front |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | No |
| Steering Type | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Adjustment | Height Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60/40 Split | 60/40 Split |
| Front Armrest | Not Available | Yes |
| Rear Armrest | Not Available | No |
| Steering Wheel Material | Yes | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Manual multi-way | Manual |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Manual multi-way | Manual |
| Seat Trim | Yes | Leather-Look |
| Front Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Cup Holders | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear USB Ports | Not confirmed | 2 USB-A + 1 USB-C |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Not confirmed | Analogue + MID |
| Interior Colour Options | Not confirmed | Black |
| Door Map Pockets | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Cooled Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Headrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Leather Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Memory Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear Headrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | No |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 1165 |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Fluid, digital instrument cluster, sporty flat-bottom steering wheel, quality-feeling interior |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather-Look |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | Black |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | No |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | 60/40 Split |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Auto Climate Control |
| Power Windows | All Doors | All |
| Keyless Entry | Standard | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Not Available | Yes |
| Sunroof | Not Available | Sunroof |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available | No |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not Available | No |
| AC Type | Manual AC | Auto Climate Control |
| Engine Start Stop | Standard | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Standard | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Standard | Yes |
| Spare Wheel | Full Size Steel | Spare Wheel |
| Air Conditioning | Manual AC | Auto Climate Control |
| Rim Size | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 16 |
| Sound System | 4 | 8 Bose Premium |
| Unlocking | Standard | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Not Available | Yes |
| Load Bed Length | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 1165 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | Not confirmed | 1165 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Power Adjustable |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | Not confirmed | 12V |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | No |
| Boot Opener | Not confirmed | Inside |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Door Ajar Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Power Outlet | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 6.9 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Not confirmed | Inside |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Headlamp Washer | Not confirmed | No |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Not Available | Sunroof |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | 60/40 Split |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Leather-Look |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Service Reminder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tachometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | No |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Trip Computer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 11.0 sec |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Direct Injection |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | No |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | No |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | Analogue + MID |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load Bed Cover | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Auto Climate Control |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Power Adjustable |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | 12V |
| Reading Lights Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | No |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Power Adjustable |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | No |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Front & Rear |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | i20 |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | Monocoque |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| TPMS | Standard | Yes |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | fluid |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Mid-to-high value derivative |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Standard | Yes |
| Android Auto | Standard | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 4 | 8 Bose Premium |
| Navigation System | Not Available | Yes |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Partial Digital | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 USB-A + 1 USB-C |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Standard | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Standard | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | 4 | 8 Bose Premium |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.1 | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Touchscreen | 10.1 | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| FM Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | Not confirmed | Yes |
| AUX Input | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 10.1 | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 10.25-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | 2 USB-A + 1 USB-C |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | Analogue + MID |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | LED Projector | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Not Available | No |
| Alloy Wheel Design | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not Available | - |
| Body Cladding | Not Available | - |
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | Yes |
| Exterior Colour Options | Multiple manufacturer colours | Polar White, Aurora Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red |
| DRL | LED | LED |
| Led Headlights | LED Projector | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Yes |
| Headlight Type | LED Projector | Yes |
| Headlights | LED Projector | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Yes | Sunroof |
| Roof Type | Not confirmed | Sunroof |
| Wing Mirror Type | Not confirmed | Power Adjustable |
| Rear Wiper | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Door Handle Finish | Not confirmed | Body Coloured |
| Body Type | Not confirmed | Hatchback |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Led Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Sunroof |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body Coloured |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Power Adjustable |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 25 deg | - |
| Departure Angle | 23 deg | - |
| Wading Depth | 500 mm | - |
| Terrain Modes | Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | No |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | 20 deg | 20 deg |
| Ground Clearance Max | 155 mm | 195 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 155 mm | 195 mm |
| Underbody Protection | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 20 deg |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | 20 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | - |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | - |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 185/60 R15 | 205/45 R17 |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Full Size Steel | Spare Wheel |
| Wheel Rim Size | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 16 |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Disc (Ventilated) |
| Brake Type Rear | Drum | Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Steel | Spare Wheel |
| Wheel Diameter | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 16 |
| Handbrake Type | Yes | Manual |
| Wheels | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | Not confirmed | 256 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | Not confirmed | 262 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Tyre Load Index | Not confirmed | 91 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | Not confirmed | H |
| Tyre Type | Not confirmed | Tubeless Radial |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | No |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Manual |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Spare Wheel |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Standard | Yes |
| Wheel Material | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 16 |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 10,000 km or 1 Year | 15000 km / 12 months |
| Approx Service Cost | Approx R2,800 | - |
| Battery Warranty | Not Applicable | 4 |
| Maintenance Plan | Optional | 3 Years / 45000 km |
| Service Plan | Yes | 3 Years / 45000 km |
| Service Intervals | 10,000 km or 1 Year | 15000 km / 12 months |
| Engine Oil Capacity | Not confirmed | 3.6 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| First Service At | Not confirmed | 15000 |
| Service Plan Duration | Yes | 3 Years / 45000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | Yes | 3 Years / 45000 km |
| Alternator | Not confirmed | 120A |
| Accessory Battery Type | Not confirmed | Lead-acid |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 3 | 5 |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | 5 Years |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | 6 Years | 5 Years |
| Basic Warranty | 3 | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | 5 Years |
| Warranty | 3 | 5 |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | 3 Years | 5 Years |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 98 g/km | 110 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Not Available | No |
| Hybrid System Type | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Noise Level | 68 dB | - |
| Variable Valve Timing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Not confirmed | Unleaded 95 |
| Particulate Filter | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Euro Emission Standard | Not confirmed | Euro 6 |
| Idle CO2 Output | Not confirmed | 110 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 110 |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | 15 l/100km | - |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | 18 l/100km | - |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | 18 l/100km | - |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | 22 l/100km | - |
| Owner Review Count | 19 | - |
| Spec | Agya | i20 |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Private and family | Fluid |
| Price Zar | 229900 ZAR | 328900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Historical listed price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 229900 | 328900 |
| Starting Price Zar | 229900 | 328900 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Agya and i20 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 i20 37.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs i20 59.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 71 vs i20 84.
Practicality index: Agya 51 vs i20 61.
Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs i20 65.
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.
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
i20 leads by 11 points
i20 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Evidence leader
61
/100
Lead
11
points
Data
93%
source coverage
61
#1
Evidence leader
i20
93% source coverage
1 strong categories
Best at
Safety 84
Check
Performance 37
Performance
37
Efficiency
59
Safety
84
Practicality
61
Ownership
65
Leads by 11 points
50
#2
Agya
87% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 71
Check
Performance 22
Performance
22
Efficiency
70
Safety
71
Practicality
51
Ownership
43
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
i20 +15
Efficiency
Agya +11
Safety
i20 +13
Practicality
i20 +10
Ownership
i20 +22
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i20
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
Agya
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
71/100
Practicality
51/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Hyundai i20
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 50 pts for Agya
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i20 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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Agya vs i20 questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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