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Agya
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MG3
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Spec
Agya
MG3
Model Introduced Year
2015
2025
Generation
Second generation Agya for South Africa
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Facelift History
Updated with refreshed styling and features
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2025
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Five-door hatchback
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Hatchback
Compact Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
870 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Spec
Agya
MG3
Length
3760 mm
4113 mm
Width
1665 mm
1797 mm
Height
1520 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
36 l
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
293 l
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1308 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
1766 kg
Payload Capacity
395 kg
458 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5.25 m
Front Headroom
983 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
951 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1048 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
899 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Agya
MG3
Front Track Width
1445 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1430 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Height Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Spec
Agya
MG3
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multipoint Injection
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
155 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
425 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
155 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
58.6 kW/tonne
118.50 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
104.6 Nm/tonne
324.92 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1.83 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Agya
MG3
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
3
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Hybrid
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Hybrid transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
3
Spec
Agya
MG3
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
23.26 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
27.03 km/l
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
20.41 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
36 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
18.0 km/l
23.26 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
36
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
MG3
Airbags
4
6
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
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Agya
MG3
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Agya
MG3
Seat Material
Fabric
PVC + Fabric
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
Yes
PU
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Yes
PVC + Fabric
Spec
Agya
MG3
Climate Control
Manual AC
Single-zone air conditioning
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
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
Single-zone air conditioning
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Tyre repair kit
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Single-zone air conditioning
Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
16-inch
Sound System
4
6
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Agya
MG3
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
7-inch driver display
USB Ports
2
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Audio Speakers
4
6
Infotainment Screen
10.1
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
10.1
10.25-inch
Spec
Agya
MG3
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Standard
Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Agya
MG3
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
-
Spec
Agya
MG3
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
16-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Alloy Wheels
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Yes
Electric
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Spec
Agya
MG3
Service Interval
10,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,800
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Service Plan
Yes
MG3-specific service plan
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 1 Year
-
Spec
Agya
MG3
Warranty Years
3
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Agya
MG3
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km
100 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Spec
Agya
MG3
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
MG3
Ownership Role
Private and family
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
229900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
229900
469900
Starting Price Zar
229900
469900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Agya and MG3 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 MG3 40.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs MG3 90.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 71 vs MG3 92.
Practicality index: Agya 51 vs MG3 48.
Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs MG3 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
MG3 leads by 16 points
MG3 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Agya.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
Agya
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
71/100
Practicality
51/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG MG3
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 50 pts for Agya
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MG3 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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