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Agya
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Polo
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Spec
Agya
Polo
Model Introduced Year
2015
2018
Generation
Second generation Agya for South Africa
Sixth generation Polo on MQB-A0 platform
Facelift History
Updated with refreshed styling and features
Facelift in 2022 with updated tech and styling
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2022
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year
2021
Current
Production Status
discontinued
published
Segment
Hatchback
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
870 kg
1247 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Agya
Polo
Length
3760 mm
4074 mm
Width
1665 mm
1751 mm
Height
1520 mm
1431 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
2549 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
133 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
305 l
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1247 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
1780 kg
Payload Capacity
395 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
10.6 m
Front Headroom
983 mm
-
Rear Headroom
951 mm
-
Front Legroom
1048 mm
-
Rear Legroom
899 mm
-
Spec
Agya
Polo
Front Track Width
1445 mm
1501 mm
Rear Track Width
1430 mm
1484 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
Standard
Steering Column
Height Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Polo
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
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
147 kW
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
155 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
58.6 kW/tonne
117.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
104.6 Nm/tonne
256.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
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
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
Polo
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4x2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Yes
DCT
Drivetrain
FWD
4x2
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 Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Polo
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
18.9 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
15.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
22.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.0 km/l
18.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
40
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
Polo
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Agya
Polo
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
Front and 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
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Agya
Polo
Seat Material
Fabric
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
Standard
Steering Adjustment
Height Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
Centre console
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Yes
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Black
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Digital cockpit, infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, quality cabin materials
Interior Trim Colour
Not confirmed
Black
Floor Mats
Not confirmed
Standard
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
Black
Spec
Agya
Polo
Climate Control
Manual AC
Standard
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Standard
Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Sound System
4
Not Available
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
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
305 l
12V Accessory Socket
Not confirmed
Standard
Climate Zones
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Centre console
Front Power Outlet
Not confirmed
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
5.3
Multi Function Steering
Not confirmed
Standard
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Centre Console
Not confirmed
Standard
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Standard
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
polo
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Performance-focused derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Polo
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Audio Speakers
4
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.1
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.1
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1
SYNC
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Spec
Agya
Polo
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
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
6
DRL
LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
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
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Polo
Approach Angle
25 deg
-
Departure Angle
23 deg
-
Wading Depth
500 mm
-
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 Available
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
133 mm
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
133 mm
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Agya
Polo
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
Not Available
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Agya
Polo
Service Interval
10,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,800
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Service Plan
Yes
Not Available
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 1 Year
-
Spec
Agya
Polo
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
3 years / 120 000 km
Spec
Agya
Polo
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km
121 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
121
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
121
Spec
Agya
Polo
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
Polo
Ownership Role
Private and family
South Africa market model
Price Zar
229900 ZAR
585800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
229900
585800
Starting Price Zar
229900
585800
In depth: how these cars differ
This Agya and Polo 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 Polo 60.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Polo 71.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 71 vs Polo 81.
Practicality index: Agya 51 vs Polo 55.
Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Polo 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
Polo leads by 16 points
Polo holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Agya.
Performance
Polo +38
Efficiency
Polo +1
Safety
Polo +10
Practicality
Polo +4
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Polo
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
71/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
55/100
Agya
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
71/100
Practicality
51/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Polo
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 50 pts for Agya
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Polo 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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