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
Discontinued modelVerified 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
⚡Performancei30
⛽Fuel EconomyAgya
🛡Safetyi30
📦Practicalityi30
🔑Ownershipi30
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 PerformancePublished 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
Spec
Agya
i30
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
20.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
35
50
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
Yes
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
Yes
Distance To Empty
Not confirmed
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
Yes
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
Yes
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
Yes
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Agya
i30
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
Not confirmed
Central Locking
Standard
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Not confirmed
TCS
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Yes
Safety Rating
Not confirmed
Not Rated (SA)
BA
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Agya
i30
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 confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
No
Eco Mode
Not confirmed
Yes
EV Mode
Not confirmed
No
Sport Mode
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Agya
i30
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather-Look
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power Driver
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
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
4
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
Not confirmed
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
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
Spec
Agya
i30
Climate Control
Manual AC
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
All Doors
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
No
AC Type
Manual AC
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Steel
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
17-inch Alloy
Sound System
4
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
Not confirmed
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
Not confirmed
12V
Boot Opener
Not confirmed
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Power Outlet
Not confirmed
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
Not confirmed
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
Not confirmed
Manual
Headlamp Washer
Not confirmed
No
Power Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Service Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Tachometer
Not confirmed
Yes
Telescopic Steering
Not confirmed
No
Tilt Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Trip Computer
Not confirmed
Yes
Vanity Mirror
Not confirmed
Yes
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
Spec
Agya
i30
Length
3760 mm
4340 mm
Width
1665 mm
1795 mm
Height
1520 mm
1455 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
50 l
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1285 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
135 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
395 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
Not confirmed
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
Agya
i30
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Cylinders
3
3
Valves
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Top Speed
155 km/h
190 km/h
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
998 cc
998 cc
Transmission
CVT
7-Speed DCT
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
10.8 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
88 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
68.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
104.6 Nm/tonne
133.9 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
i30
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
FM Radio
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
AUX Input
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Infotainment Display
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Agya
i30
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
17-inch Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not confirmed
Body Cladding
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamps
LED Projector
Full LED
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Full LED
Headlights
LED Projector
Full LED
Wing Mirror Type
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Door Handle Finish
Not confirmed
Body Coloured
Body Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Exterior Mirror Electric
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Agya
i30
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
225/45 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
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Steel
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Alloy Wheels
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
17-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
Not confirmed
Manual
Tyre Load Index
Not confirmed
91
Tyre Speed Rating
Not confirmed
H
Tyre Type
Not confirmed
Tubeless Radial
Spec
Agya
i30
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
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
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
1445 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1430 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Agya
i30
Service Interval
10,000 km or 1 Year
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,800
Not confirmed
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
Optional
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 1 Year
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
Not confirmed
15000
Service Plan Duration
Not confirmed
4
Service Plan Distance
Not confirmed
4
Alternator
Not confirmed
120A
Service Plan
Not confirmed
4
Accessory Battery Type
Not confirmed
Lead-acid
Spec
Agya
i30
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
Spec
Agya
i30
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km
117 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
No
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Noise Level
68 dB
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Unleaded 95
Fuel Evaporation Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Variable Valve Timing
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Agya
i30
Real-world City Mileage Min
15 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world City Mileage Max
18 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
22 l/100km
Not confirmed
Owner Review Count
19
Not confirmed
Spec
Agya
i30
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
135 mm
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
135 mm
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
No
Ramp Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
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.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView 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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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.
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