Toyota Agya vs Suzuki Ignis

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.

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.

Toyota Agya 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
VS
Suzuki Ignis in South Africa

Suzuki Ignis

1.2 GLX AMT Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 293,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 113 Nm ⛽ 18.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Agya vs Suzuki Ignis: the short answer

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

Recorded price context Agya: last listed from ZAR 189,900 · Ignis: current from ZAR 237,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Agya Ignis
Maximum Power Agya51 kW @ 6000 rpm Ignis61 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Agya91 Nm @ 3600 rpm Ignis113 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size Agya998 cc Ignis1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Agya18.0 km/l Ignis18.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Agya155 mm Ignis180 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Agya

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Ignis

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Agya

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Ignis

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • 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 Ignis
Model Introduced Year 2015 2017
Generation Second generation Agya for South Africa Second-generation Ignis on Suzuki's lightweight platform — 850kg kerb weight makes it one of the lightest five-seater crossovers available in any market. K12M engine retained for proven reliability track record.
Facelift History Updated with refreshed styling and features Original global Ignis launched in 2016; second generation arrived 2020 with updated styling and connectivity; current SA specification reflects 2023-2024 equipment update with GLX trim and active safety additions.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2024
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 855 kg
Vehicle Type Hatchback Hatchback
Color Note Not confirmed Silky Silver Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic, Pearl Snow White, Burning Red Pearl, Sphere Blue Metallic, Speedy Blue
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec Agya Ignis
Length 3760 mm 3700 mm
Width 1665 mm 1690 mm
Height 1520 mm 1595 mm
Wheelbase 2455 mm 2435 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 155 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 32 l
Boot/Cargo Space 235 l 260 l
Kerb Weight 870 kg 855 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1265 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 395 kg Not Officially Disclosed
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 Not Officially Disclosed
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

In depth: how these cars differ

This Agya and Ignis 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 Ignis 25.

Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Ignis 71.

Safety-equipment index: Agya 71 vs Ignis 88.

Practicality index: Agya 51 vs Ignis 57.

Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Ignis 71.

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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

Ignis leads by 11 points

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

Evidence leader 61 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 86% source coverage
61
#1 Evidence leader

Ignis

86% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 25
Performance 25
Efficiency 71
Safety 88
Practicality 57
Ownership 71
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 Ignis +3 Efficiency Ignis +1 Safety Ignis +17 Practicality Ignis +6 Ownership Ignis +28

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Ignis

Performance 25/100
Efficiency 71/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 71/100

Agya

Performance 22/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 71/100
Practicality 51/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Suzuki Ignis leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 50 pts for Agya

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ignis leads. However, Agya may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Agya vs Ignis 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.

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.