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.
1.5 Individual Edition Auto FWDPetrol6-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 417,300ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW🔧 148 Nm⛽ 16.7 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceMazda2
⛽Fuel EconomyAgya
🛡SafetyMazda2
📦PracticalityAgya
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
Agya:
last listed from
ZAR 189,900
·
Mazda2:
current from
ZAR 336,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
998 cc
1496 cc
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
16.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
155 mm
152 mm
Boot / Load Bay
235 l
250 l
Airbags
4
6
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1070 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
3
5 Years/Unlimited 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
Agya and Mazda2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Mazda2
+16 pts
Efficiency
Agya
+6 pts
Safety
Mazda2
+14 pts
Practicality
Agya
+8 pts
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 EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Catalogue-index 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.
Tare Mass Kg
870 kg
1070 kg
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2015
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
B-segment hatchback
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
6-Speed Auto
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
4.319
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
6
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
6
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
-
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Fuel Tank Litres
35
44
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
6 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
6 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
6 l/100km
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
6 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
6 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
6 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
Mazda2
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
TCS
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
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
Not Available
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
Front & Rear
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
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
Rear
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
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather & Cloth
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
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leather & Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1273 mm
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic
Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
16x5-1/2J
Sound System
4
6
Unlocking
Standard
Smart
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Length
3760 mm
4085 mm
Width
1665 mm
1695 mm
Height
1520 mm
1504 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
44 l
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1070 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
152 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
250 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
1527 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
4.7 m
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
457 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
250 kg
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1063 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
881 mm
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Cylinders
3
4
Valves
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
13.0:1
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Top Speed
155 km/h
184 km/h
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
74.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1496 cc
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
10.5 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
148 Nm @ 4000 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
79.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
104.6 Nm/tonne
138.3 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
Mazda2
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
Standard
Audio Speakers
4
6
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
7-Inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
7-Inch
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
-
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Black & Machining
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
DRL
LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Standard
Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
185/60 R16
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Black & Machining
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
16x5-1/2J
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Alloy Wheels
16x5-1/2J
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Black & Machining
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Manual
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion beam axle
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Height Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion beam axle
Front Track Width
1445 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1430 mm
-
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
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
3 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Warranty Years
3
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km
140 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
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
Mazda2
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
152 mm
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Sport
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
Mazda2
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Source
Not confirmed
https://www.mazda.co.za/specs-and-compare
Price Zar
Not confirmed
417300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
Not confirmed
417300
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
417300
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Mazda2 leads by 6 points
Agya and Mazda2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
Agya
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Mazda Mazda2
leads the catalogue index with 57 pts
vs 51 pts for Agya
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Mazda2 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 Mazda2 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 Mazda2 38.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Mazda2 64.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 70 vs Mazda2 84.
Practicality index: Agya 53 vs Mazda2 45.
Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Mazda2 not separately scored.
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