Toyota Agya vs Suzuki S-Presso

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.

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
Suzuki S-Presso in South Africa

Suzuki S-Presso

1.0 GL+ AMT S-Edition Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 219,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 49 kW 🔧 89 Nm ⛽ 22.7 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Agya
Fuel Economy S-Presso
🛡 Safety Agya
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership S-Presso
Recorded price context Agya: last listed from ZAR 189,900 · S-Presso: current from ZAR 178,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Agya S-Presso
Maximum Power 51 kW @ 6000 rpm 49 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 91 Nm @ 3600 rpm 89 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size 998 cc 998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 18.0 km/l 22.7 km/l
Ground Clearance 155 mm 181 mm
Boot / Load Bay 235 l 239 l
Airbags 4 2 front SRS airbags
Kerb Weight 870 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 5 years / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Agya +1 pts
Efficiency S-Presso +13 pts
Safety Agya +18 pts
Practicality Equal
Ownership S-Presso +17 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Agya

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

S-Presso

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Agya

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

S-Presso

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

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 S-Presso
Model Introduced Year 2015 2021
Generation Second generation Agya for South Africa First generation S-Presso on HEARTECT lightweight platform, shared across Suzuki's entry-level range globally; developed specifically for emerging market buyers prioritising fuel economy and low running costs
Facelift History Updated with refreshed styling and features Launched in SA in 2021 as a new nameplate; S-Edition trim added in 2023 with two-tone colour options and additional colour variants; no significant mechanical updates since launch
Tare Mass Kg 870 kg 750-770 kg
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed 2023
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Hatchback
Color Note Not confirmed Sizzling Red, Speedy Blue, Solid White, Metallic Silky Silver, Pearl Midnight Black, Turquoise Blue Pearl (S-Edition), Sizzling Red with Pearl Midnight Black roof (S-Edition two-tone), Speedy Blue with Pearl Midnight Black roof (S-Edition two-tone)
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed Hatchback
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Hatchback
Spec Agya S-Presso
Length 3760 mm 3565 mm
Width 1665 mm 1520 mm
Height 1520 mm 1565 mm
Wheelbase 2455 mm 2380 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 155 mm 181 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 27 l
Boot/Cargo Space 235 l 239 l
Kerb Weight 870 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1265 kg 1105 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 4.7 m 4.5 m
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 350 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors
Front Headroom Not confirmed 985 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 975 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1000 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 875 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Agya leads by 0 points

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

Index leader 51 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 79% source coverage
51
#1 Index leader

Agya

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 70 Check Performance 22
Performance 22
Efficiency 70
Safety 70
Practicality 53
Ownership 43
Leads by 0 points
51
#2

S-Presso

89% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 83 Check Performance 21
Performance 21
Efficiency 83
Safety 52
Practicality 53
Ownership 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Agya +1 Efficiency S-Presso +13 Safety Agya +18 Practicality Level Ownership S-Presso +17

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Agya

Performance 22/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 70/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 43/100

S-Presso

Performance 21/100
Efficiency 83/100
Safety 52/100
Practicality 53/100
Ownership 60/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota Agya leads the catalogue index with 51 pts vs 51 pts for S-Presso

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Agya leads. However, S-Presso may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Agya and S-Presso 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 S-Presso 21.

Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs S-Presso 83.

Safety-equipment index: Agya 70 vs S-Presso 52.

Practicality index: Agya 53 vs S-Presso 53.

Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs S-Presso 60.

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.