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.
Recorded price context
Agya:
last listed from
ZAR 189,900
·
i20:
current from
ZAR 296,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Agya
i20
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
74 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
998 cc
998 cc
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
155 mm
195 mm
Boot / Load Bay
235 l
352 l
Airbags
4
6
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1135 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
3
5
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
i20 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
i20
+15 pts
Efficiency
Agya
+11 pts
Safety
i20
+14 pts
Practicality
i20
+11 pts
Ownership
i20
+22 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
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 PerformancePublished 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
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
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
Tare Mass Kg
870 kg
1135 kg
Body Style
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2020
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
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
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
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Manual
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
No
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
Front-Wheel Drive
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
7
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
7
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
Front-Wheel Drive
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
iMT 6-speed Intelligent Manual
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
i20
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
11.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
16.8 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
Fuel Tank Litres
35
40
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
6.9 l/100km
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
6.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
6.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
6.9 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
6.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
6.9 l/100km
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
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
-
TCS
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Yes
BA
Not confirmed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Safety Rating
Not confirmed
Not Rated (SA)
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Yes
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Front & Rear
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Eco Mode
Not confirmed
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
No
EV Mode
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
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Sport Mode
Not confirmed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Front & Rear
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear View 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
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Yes
Armrest Rear
Not confirmed
No
Boot Space Seats Down
Not confirmed
1165
Cooled Seats
Not confirmed
No
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
4
Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Headrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Black
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
Black
Interior Trim Colour
Not confirmed
Black
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leather-Look
Leather Seats
Not confirmed
No
Door Map Pockets
Not confirmed
Yes
Memory Seats
Not confirmed
No
Rear AC Vents
Not confirmed
No
Rear Headrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Seat Fold Type
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leather-Look
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Leather
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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
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
12V Accessory Socket
Not confirmed
12V
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not confirmed
No
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Boot Opener
Not confirmed
Inside
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1165 l
Bottle Holders
Not confirmed
4
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Centre Console
Not confirmed
Yes
Climate Zones
Not confirmed
1
Common Rail Injection
Not confirmed
Direct Injection
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
No
Difflock
Not confirmed
No
Digital Speedometer
Not confirmed
Analogue + MID
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
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Wiper
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Wipers Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
6.9
Fuel Lid Opener
Not confirmed
Inside
Glove Box
Not confirmed
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
Not confirmed
Manual
Headlamp Washer
Not confirmed
No
Hill Start Assist
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 Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Mirror
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Electric Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Sunroof
Passive Entry Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Power Socket 12v
Not confirmed
12V
Reading Lights Rear
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
No
Rear Defogger
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Rear Window Defroster
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Wing
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
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not confirmed
No
Seat Type
Not confirmed
Leather-Look
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not confirmed
Yes
Service Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sonar
Not confirmed
Front & Rear
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
i20
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Tachometer
Not confirmed
Yes
Tail Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Not confirmed
No
Tilt Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
Not confirmed
fluid
Trip Computer
Not confirmed
Yes
Vanity Mirror
Not confirmed
Yes
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
Voice Command
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Command Support
Not confirmed
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1165 l
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Accelerator 0 100
Not confirmed
11.0 sec
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Auto Climate Control
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sub Frame
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Spec
Agya
i20
Length
3760 mm
4040 mm
Width
1665 mm
1775 mm
Height
1520 mm
1505 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
40 l
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1135 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
195 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
352 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
1610 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5.2 m
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
Agya
i20
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Cylinders
3
3
Valves
4
12
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
10.0:1
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Top Speed
155 km/h
185 km/h
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
G3LE
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
998 cc
998 cc
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Manual
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
11.0 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
74 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
i20
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
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
4
8 Bose Premium
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
USB Ports
2
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Audio
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio System
Not confirmed
Yes
AUX Input
Not confirmed
Yes
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Yes
Display Audio
Not confirmed
10.25-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Display
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Analogue + MID
Radio
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Usb
Not confirmed
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
Not confirmed
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Recognition
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
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
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Not confirmed
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Body Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Door Handle Finish
Not confirmed
Body Coloured
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Not confirmed
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
Not confirmed
Yes
Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
Not confirmed
Yes
Led Taillights
Not confirmed
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Wiper
Not confirmed
Yes
Roof Type
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Polar White, Aurora Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red
Exterior Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
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
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
17-inch Alloy
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
Front Brake Disc Diameter
Not confirmed
256 mm
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Manual
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Leather
Parking Brake Type
Not confirmed
Manual
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
Not confirmed
262 mm
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 Load Index
Not confirmed
91
Tyre Pressure Display
Not confirmed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Tyre Speed Rating
Not confirmed
H
Tyre Type
Not confirmed
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Material
15-inch Alloy Wheels
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
16
Spec
Agya
i20
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 Track Width
1445 mm
1551 mm
Rear Track Width
1430 mm
1565 mm
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
Not confirmed
Coil
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Rear Spring Type
Not confirmed
Coil
Suspension
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
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 Intervals
10,000 km or 1 Year
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Not confirmed
Lead-acid
Alternator
Not confirmed
120A
First Service At
Not confirmed
15000
Engine Oil Capacity
Not confirmed
3.6 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
15000
Service Plan
Not confirmed
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not confirmed
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
Not confirmed
3 Years / 45000 km
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
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
110
Euro Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro 6
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Unleaded 95
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
110
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Not confirmed
Yes
Fuel Evaporation Control
Not confirmed
Yes
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
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
195 mm
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
-
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
-
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
No
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Ramp-over Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
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 Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
-
Wading Depth Mm
Not confirmed
-
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Agya
i20
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Fluid
Price Zar
Not confirmed
328900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current listed price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
328900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
328900
Price Source
Not confirmed
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
i20 leads by 10 points
i20 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
i20
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
Agya
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Hyundai i20
leads the catalogue index with 61 pts
vs 51 pts for Agya
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue 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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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.
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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 i20 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 i20 37.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs i20 59.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 70 vs i20 84.
Practicality index: Agya 53 vs i20 64.
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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