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.
Recorded price context
Agya:
last listed from
ZAR 189,900
·
Starlet:
current from
ZAR 244,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
72 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
140 Nm
Engine Size
998 cc
996 cc
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
16.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
155 mm
162 mm
Boot / Load Bay
235 l
265 l
Airbags
4
7
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1005 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 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
Starlet has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Starlet
+10 pts
Efficiency
Agya
+4 pts
Safety
Starlet
+28 pts
Practicality
Starlet
+3 pts
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Agya
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
Starlet
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Agya
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Starlet
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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
Starlet
Model Introduced Year
2015
2020
Generation
Second generation Agya for South Africa
First generation Starlet in South Africa on B-segment platform
Facelift History
Updated with refreshed styling and features
Minor updates since launch
Tare Mass Kg
870 kg
1005 kg
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Orange
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
Starlet
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
CVT Automatic
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
CVT Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
4
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
4
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
CVT Automatic
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Fuel Tank Litres
35
40
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
6 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
6 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
6 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
18.0 km/l
16.7 km/l
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
Starlet
Airbags
4
7
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
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
7
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
7
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
7
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
7
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Standard
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear
Parking Sensor
Not confirmed
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Height Adjustable
Height Adjustable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
2
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Full Digital
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Armrest Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Fabric
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
6
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seat Fold Type
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic AC
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Optional
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic AC
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Full Size Steel
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic AC
Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Sound System
4
4
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Optional
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not confirmed
Standard
Climate Zones
Not confirmed
Automatic AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
Not confirmed
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not confirmed
Standard
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
6
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Not confirmed
All Doors
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seat Type
Not confirmed
Fabric
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Not confirmed
Height Adjustable
Tilt Steering
Not confirmed
Height Adjustable
Voice Command
Not confirmed
Standard
Voice Command Support
Not confirmed
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
Not confirmed
12.0 sec
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Centre Console
Not confirmed
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Not confirmed
Direct Injection
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Digital Speedometer
Not confirmed
Full Digital
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Standard
Lift Gate
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 Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Automatic AC
Mirror
Not confirmed
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not confirmed
Standard
Powered Tailgate
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not confirmed
Standard
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Not confirmed
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Impact Bars
Not confirmed
Standard
Sonar
Not confirmed
Rear
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
starlet
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Not confirmed
Height Adjustable
Sub Frame
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
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
top
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
Not confirmed
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not confirmed
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Not confirmed
Standard
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
265 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Length
3760 mm
3995 mm
Width
1665 mm
1695 mm
Height
1520 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
40 l
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1005 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
162 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
265 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
1420 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
4.9 m
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Cylinders
3
3
Valves
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
10.0:1
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Top Speed
155 km/h
175 km/h
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
998 cc
996 cc
Transmission
CVT
CVT
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
12.0 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
72 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
140 Nm
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
71.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
104.6 Nm/tonne
139.3 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
Starlet
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Full Digital
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
4
4
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
2
2
Voice Recognition
Not confirmed
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Not confirmed
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
Not confirmed
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
Not confirmed
2
Audio System
Not confirmed
4
Display Audio
Not confirmed
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
2
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
9-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Full Digital
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Standard
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Standard
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
9-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Agya
Starlet
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamps
LED Projector
Full LED
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Full LED
Headlights
LED Projector
Full LED
Roof Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Standard
Auto Headlights
Not confirmed
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
7
Exterior Mirror Electric
Not confirmed
All Doors
Headlamp Levelling
Not confirmed
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
Full Size Steel
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Full Size Steel
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type
Not confirmed
195/55 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not confirmed
Standard
Brakes
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
Full Size Steel
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Not confirmed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric
Electric
Steering Column
Height Adjustable
Tilt Adjustable
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
1445 mm
1470 mm
Rear Track Width
1430 mm
1455 mm
Front Spring Type
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Suspension
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Service Interval
10,000 km or 1 Year
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,800
Approx R3,200
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
Optional
Optional
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 1 Year
15,000 km or 1 Year
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Plan Duration
Not confirmed
Optional
Service Plan Distance
Not confirmed
Optional
Service Plan
Not confirmed
Optional
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Warranty Years
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Agya
Starlet
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km
107 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Standard
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Noise Level
68 dB
67 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
107
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
107
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Real-world City Mileage Min
15 l/100km
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
18 l/100km
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
22 l/100km
20 l/100km
Owner Review Count
19
31
Spec
Agya
Starlet
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
162 mm
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
162 mm
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
-
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
-
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
-
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
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
Starlet
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Top
Price Source
Not confirmed
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
Not confirmed
319900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current listed price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
319900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
319900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Starlet leads by 8 points
Starlet has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Starlet
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
43/100
Agya
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota Starlet
leads the catalogue index with 59 pts
vs 51 pts for Agya
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Starlet 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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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 Starlet 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 Starlet 32.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Starlet 66.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 70 vs Starlet 98.
Practicality index: Agya 53 vs Starlet 56.
Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Starlet 43.
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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