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
·
Tiago:
current from
ZAR 189,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
998 cc
1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
18.0 km/l
20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
155 mm
170 mm
Boot / Load Bay
235 l
242 l
Airbags
4
2
Kerb Weight
870 kg
982 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3
5 years / 125,000 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 Tiago are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tiago
+8 pts
Efficiency
Tiago
+5 pts
Safety
Agya
+26 pts
Practicality
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Agya
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:General Use
Tiago
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Agya
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tiago
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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
Tiago
Model Introduced Year
2015
2025
Generation
Second generation Agya for South Africa
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Facelift History
Updated with refreshed styling and features
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Tare Mass Kg
870 kg
-
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
Compact hatchback
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Passenger Car
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Length
3760 mm
3767 mm
Width
1665 mm
1677 mm
Height
1520 mm
1535 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
242 l
Kerb Weight
870 kg
982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
1382 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5.0 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
134 mm
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
400 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
0 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
990 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
920 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
820 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
860 mm
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Front Track Width
1445 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1430 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Height Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
4
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
10.7:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
77 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
CVT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
155 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
58.6 kW/tonne
64.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
104.6 Nm/tonne
115.1 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
Tiago
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Manual
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Manual
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
4.06
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
5
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Manual gear lever
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
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
5
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
20.00 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Fuel Tank Litres
35
35
Real-world Mileage
18.0 km/l
20.00 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
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
Tiago
Airbags
4
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Agya
Tiago
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
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
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
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
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
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Seat Material
Fabric
Melange Fabric Seats
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
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Climate Control
Manual AC
Fully Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
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
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Fully Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Fully Automatic
Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch
Sound System
4
4
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Connectivity
Audio Speakers
4
4
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
10.25-inch
Spec
Agya
Tiago
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
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
-
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Standard
Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
175/60 R15
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Alloy Wheels
15-inch
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Manual handbrake
Spec
Agya
Tiago
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
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Warranty Years
3
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 years / 125,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 years / 125,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 years / 125,000 km
Spec
Agya
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km
119 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Spec
Agya
Tiago
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
Tiago
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
-
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Agya
Tiago
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
Not confirmed
224900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
224900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
224900
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 2 points
Agya and Tiago 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
Agya
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Toyota Agya
leads the catalogue index with 51 pts
vs 49 pts for Tiago
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Agya leads. However, Tiago 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 Tiago 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 Tiago 30.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Tiago 75.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 70 vs Tiago 44.
Practicality index: Agya 53 vs Tiago 53.
Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Tiago not separately scored.
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