Toyota Agya vs Mazda Mazda2

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
Mazda Mazda2 in South Africa

Mazda Mazda2

1.5 Individual Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 417,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 148 Nm ⛽ 16.7 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Agya vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer

Agya and Mazda2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Agya: last listed from ZAR 189,900 · Mazda2: current from ZAR 336,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Agya Mazda2
Maximum Power Agya51 kW @ 6000 rpm Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Agya91 Nm @ 3600 rpm Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size Agya998 cc Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Agya18.0 km/l Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance Agya155 mm Mazda2152 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Agya

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Mazda2

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Agya

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Mazda2

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

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 Mazda2
Model Introduced Year 2015 2015
Generation Second generation Agya for South Africa Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History Updated with refreshed styling and features The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2015
Facelift Version Ending 2024 Current
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Model Year 2021 2026
Production Status discontinued Active
Segment Hatchback B-segment hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 870 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Type Hatchback Hatchback
Spec Agya Mazda2
Length 3760 mm 4085 mm
Width 1665 mm 1695 mm
Height 1520 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase 2455 mm 2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 155 mm 152 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 44 l
Boot/Cargo Space 235 l 250 l
Kerb Weight 870 kg 1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1265 kg 1527 kg
Payload Capacity 395 kg 457 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 250 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.7 m 4.7 m
Front Headroom 983 mm -
Rear Headroom 951 mm -
Front Legroom 1048 mm 1063 mm
Rear Legroom 899 mm 881 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Agya and Mazda2 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 Mazda2 38.

Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Mazda2 64.

Safety-equipment index: Agya 71 vs Mazda2 84.

Practicality index: Agya 51 vs Mazda2 45.

Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Mazda2 not separately scored.

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

Mazda2 leads by 7 points

Agya and Mazda2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 57 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 75% source coverage
57
#1 Evidence leader

Mazda2

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 84 Check Performance 38
Performance 38
Efficiency 64
Safety 84
Practicality 45
Leads by 7 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 Mazda2 +16 Efficiency Agya +6 Safety Mazda2 +13 Practicality Agya +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Mazda2

Performance 38/100
Efficiency 64/100
Safety 84/100
Practicality 45/100

Agya

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda Mazda2 leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts vs 50 pts for Agya

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mazda2 leads. However, Agya may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Agya vs Mazda2 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.