Toyota Agya vs Suzuki Ignis

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.

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

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Ignis
Fuel Economy Ignis
🛡 Safety Ignis
📦 Practicality Ignis
🔑 Ownership Ignis
Recorded price context Agya: last listed from ZAR 189,900 · Ignis: current from ZAR 237,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Agya Ignis
Maximum Power 51 kW @ 6000 rpm 61 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 91 Nm @ 3600 rpm 113 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size 998 cc 1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 18.0 km/l 18.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 155 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 235 l 260 l
Airbags 4 6
Kerb Weight 870 kg 855 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 5

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Ignis +3 pts
Efficiency Ignis +1 pts
Safety Ignis +18 pts
Practicality Ignis +4 pts
Ownership Ignis +28 pts

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
Catalogue-index 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.
Tare Mass Kg 870 kg 855 kg
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed 2024
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed 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
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed Hatchback
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Hatchback
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
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 -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 4.7 m -
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Ignis leads by 10 points

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

Index leader 61 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 86% source coverage
61
#1 Index 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 10 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 Ignis +3 Efficiency Ignis +1 Safety Ignis +18 Practicality Ignis +4 Ownership Ignis +28

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-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 70/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Suzuki Ignis leads the catalogue index with 61 pts vs 51 pts for Agya

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Ignis 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 Ignis 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 Ignis 25.

Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Ignis 71.

Safety-equipment index: Agya 70 vs Ignis 88.

Practicality index: Agya 53 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.