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.
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
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
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 DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily 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
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
19.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
25.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
28 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Fuel Tank Litres
35
28
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
18.0 km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
4.9 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Airbags
4
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
TCS
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Height Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Climate Control
Manual AC
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Manual / automatic by trim
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Manual / automatic by trim
Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
14-inch
Sound System
4
4-6
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
620 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Length
3760 mm
3731 mm
Width
1665 mm
1579 mm
Height
1520 mm
1513 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
2422 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
28 l
Kerb Weight
870 kg
759 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
180 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
279 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
1169 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
-
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Cylinders
3
3
Valves
4
12
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Top Speed
155 km/h
152 km/h
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
998 cc
999 cc
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
91 Nm @ 4250 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
65.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
104.6 Nm/tonne
119.9 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
Kwid Limited Edition
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4-6
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Audio Speakers
4
4-6
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamps
LED Projector
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Not Available
Headlights
LED Projector
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
165/70 R14
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
14-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Alloy Wheels
14-inch
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Height Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Front Track Width
1445 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1430 mm
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Service Interval
10,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,800
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 1 Year
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Warranty Years
3
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 Year / 150 000 km
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km
118 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Real-world City Mileage Min
15 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
18 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
22 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
19
-
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
180 mm
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Kwid Limited Edition
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
range-specific
Price Source
Not confirmed
Official model page price card
Price Zar
Not confirmed
219999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
range-specific
Starting Price
Not confirmed
209799
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
209799
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.
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView 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.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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.
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