Toyota Agya vs Renault Kwid Limited Edition

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

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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
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Renault Kwid Limited Edition in South Africa

Renault Kwid Limited Edition

1.0L AMT Limited Ed 10 YR Petrol Current
ZAR 219,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 50 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Kwid Limited Edition
Fuel Economy Kwid Limited Edition
🛡 Safety Kwid Limited Edition
📦 Practicality Kwid Limited Edition
🔑 Ownership Agya
Recorded price context Agya: last listed from ZAR 189,900 · Kwid Limited Edition: current from ZAR 209,799

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Agya Kwid Limited Edition
Maximum Power 51 kW @ 6000 rpm 50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 91 Nm @ 3600 rpm 91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Engine Size 998 cc 999 cc
Claimed Mileage 18.0 km/l 20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 155 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 235 l 279 l
Airbags 4 Front airbags
Kerb Weight 870 kg 759 kg
Seating Capacity Not confirmed -
Warranty 3 5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

Both Agya and Kwid Limited Edition are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Kwid Limited Edition +4 pts
Efficiency Kwid Limited Edition +6 pts
Safety Kwid Limited Edition +3 pts
Practicality Kwid Limited Edition +1 pts
Ownership Agya +1 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Agya

Strengths
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

Kwid Limited Edition

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Agya

  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Kwid Limited Edition

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

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 Kwid Limited Edition
Model Introduced Year 2015 2026
Generation Second generation Agya for South Africa Current South Africa Kwid Limited Edition range
Facelift History Updated with refreshed styling and features Current South Africa version listed by official source
Tare Mass Kg 870 kg 759 kg
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Hatchback
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Hatchback
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Hatchback
Spec Agya Kwid Limited Edition
Drivetrain Layout Front Wheel Drive FWD
LSD Available Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Not Applicable
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Gearbox CVT Automatic AMT
Transmission Type CVT Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Type CVT Automatic AMT
Final Drive Ratio Not confirmed Not Applicable
Number of Gears Not confirmed 5
Clutch Type Not confirmed Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator Not confirmed Standard
Drivetrain Not confirmed FWD
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 Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
Axle Layout Not confirmed FWD
Rear Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds Not confirmed 5
Gear Shift Type Not confirmed Manual

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Kwid Limited Edition leads by 3 points

Both Agya and Kwid Limited Edition are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 52 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 74% confidence
52
#1 Winner

Kwid Limited Edition

74% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 76 Check Performance 26
Performance 26
Efficiency 76
Safety 66
Practicality 54
Ownership 42
Leads by 3 points
49
#2

Agya

85% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 70 Check Performance 22
Performance 22
Efficiency 70
Safety 63
Practicality 53
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Kwid Limited Edition +4 Efficiency Kwid Limited Edition +6 Safety Kwid Limited Edition +3 Practicality Kwid Limited Edition +1 Ownership Agya +1

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Kwid Limited Edition

Performance 26/100
Efficiency 76/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 54/100
Ownership 42/100

Agya

Performance 22/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 63/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 43/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Renault Kwid Limited Edition wins with 52 pts vs 49 pts for Agya

In structured scoring, Kwid Limited Edition emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Agya may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Kwid Limited Edition edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Agya 70 vs Kwid Limited Edition 76. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Agya 63, Kwid Limited Edition 66. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Agya 43, Kwid Limited Edition 42. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Agya 53, Kwid Limited Edition 54. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Agya 22, Kwid Limited Edition 26. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Kwid Limited Edition edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Kwid Limited Edition scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Agya and Kwid Limited Edition in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Agya scores 22 vs 26.

Efficiency: Agya scores 70 vs 76.

Safety: Agya scores 63 vs 66.

Practicality: Agya scores 53 vs 54.

Ownership: Agya scores 43 vs 42.

Final structured scoring gives Kwid Limited Edition the advantage in this comparison.