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:
current from
ZAR 178,799
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Agya
Kwid
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
736 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
Kwid has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Kwid
+4 pts
Efficiency
Kwid
+6 pts
Safety
Kwid
+21 pts
Practicality
Kwid
+1 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
Best suited to:General Use
Catalogue-index leader
Kwid
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Agya
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Kwid
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
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
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Second generation Agya for South Africa
Current South Africa Kwid range
Facelift History
Updated with refreshed styling and features
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Tare Mass Kg
870 kg
736 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
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
Manual
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Manual
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Manual
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
Not Available
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Manual 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
Not Available
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Manual
Spec
Agya
Kwid
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
16.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
24.4 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
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
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
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
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
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
736 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
180 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
279 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
1168 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
-
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
Agya
Kwid
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
67.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
104.6 Nm/tonne
123.6 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
entry-value
Price Source
Not confirmed
Official model page price card
Price Zar
Not confirmed
178799 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
entry-value
Starting Price
Not confirmed
178799
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
178799
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Kwid leads by 9 points
Kwid has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Kwid
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
54/100
Agya
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Renault Kwid
leads the catalogue index with 60 pts
vs 51 pts for Agya
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Kwid 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 Kwid 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 Kwid 26.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Kwid 76.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 70 vs Kwid 91.
Practicality index: Agya 53 vs Kwid 54.
Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Kwid not separately scored.
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