Toyota Agya vs Hyundai i30

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.

Historical comparison

Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.

Toyota Agya Discontinued model Hyundai i30 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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Hyundai i30 in South Africa

Hyundai i30

1.0T Fluid Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 468,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 88 kW 🔧 172 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance i30
Fuel Economy Agya
🛡 Safety i30
📦 Practicality i30
🔑 Ownership i30
Recorded price context Agya: last listed from ZAR 189,900 · i30: last listed from ZAR 432,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Agya i30
Maximum Power 51 kW @ 6000 rpm 88 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 16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 155 mm 135 mm
Boot / Load Bay 235 l 395 l
Airbags 4 6
Kerb Weight 870 kg 1285 kg
Seating Capacity Not confirmed 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

i30 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance i30 +17 pts
Efficiency Agya +4 pts
Safety i30 +17 pts
Practicality i30 +7 pts
Ownership i30 +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

i30

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

i30

  • 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 i30
Model Introduced Year 2015 2007
Generation Second generation Agya for South Africa Third generation i30 on Hyundai's i-GMP-derived platform; the N Performance uses a more heavily engineered chassis with limited-slip differential and performance suspension
Facelift History Updated with refreshed styling and features Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 870 kg 1285 kg
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed 2017
Spec Agya i30
Drivetrain Layout Front Wheel Drive FWD
LSD Available Not Applicable No
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not confirmed
Differential Lock Not Applicable Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Yes
Engine Position Front Transverse Front
Gearbox CVT Automatic 7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Transmission Type CVT Automatic Manual
Gearbox Type CVT Automatic Manual
Gear Shift Indicator Not confirmed Yes

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

i30 leads by 12 points

i30 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.

Index leader 63 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 89% source coverage
63
#1 Index leader

i30

89% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 66
Safety 87
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Leads by 12 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 i30 +17 Efficiency Agya +4 Safety i30 +17 Practicality i30 +7 Ownership i30 +22

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

i30

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 60/100
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 i30 leads the catalogue index with 63 pts vs 51 pts for Agya

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, i30 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 i30 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 i30 39.

Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs i30 66.

Safety-equipment index: Agya 70 vs i30 87.

Practicality index: Agya 53 vs i30 60.

Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs i30 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.