Toyota Agya vs Toyota Vitz

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

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
Toyota Vitz in South Africa

Toyota Vitz

1.0 XR CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 229,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 51 kW 🔧 91 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota Agya vs Toyota Vitz: the short answer

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

Recorded price context Agya: last listed from ZAR 189,900 · Vitz: current from ZAR 209,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Agya Vitz
Maximum Power Agya51 kW @ 6000 rpm Vitz51 kW
Maximum Torque Agya91 Nm @ 3600 rpm Vitz91 Nm
Engine Size Agya998 cc Vitz998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Agya18.0 km/l Vitz20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Agya155 mm Vitz145 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Agya

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Vitz

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Agya

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Vitz

  • 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 Vitz
Model Introduced Year 2015 2019
Generation Second generation Agya for South Africa Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History Updated with refreshed styling and features Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since 2021 2019
Facelift Version Ending 2024 Current
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Model Year 2021 2026
Production Status discontinued active
Segment Hatchback Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 870 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Type Hatchback Hatchback
Color Note Not confirmed White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec Agya Vitz
Length 3760 mm 3785 mm
Width 1665 mm 1695 mm
Height 1520 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 2455 mm 2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 155 mm 145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 235 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 870 kg 900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1265 kg 1250 kg
Payload Capacity 395 kg 350 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1600 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 4.7 m
Front Headroom 983 mm 983 mm
Rear Headroom 951 mm 951 mm
Front Legroom 1048 mm 1048 mm
Rear Legroom 899 mm 899 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Agya and Vitz 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 Vitz 22.

Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Vitz 76.

Safety-equipment index: Agya 71 vs Vitz 47.

Practicality index: Agya 51 vs Vitz 49.

Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Vitz 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Agya leads by 4 points

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

Evidence leader 50 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 87% source coverage
50
#1 Evidence leader

Agya

87% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 71 Check Performance 22
Performance 22
Efficiency 70
Safety 71
Practicality 51
Ownership 43
Leads by 4 points
46
#2

Vitz

85% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 76 Check Performance 22
Performance 22
Efficiency 76
Safety 47
Practicality 49
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency Vitz +6 Safety Agya +24 Practicality Agya +2 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Agya

Performance 22/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 71/100
Practicality 51/100
Ownership 43/100

Vitz

Performance 22/100
Efficiency 76/100
Safety 47/100
Practicality 49/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Agya leads the specification evidence index with 50 pts vs 46 pts for Vitz

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Agya leads. However, Vitz may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Agya vs Vitz questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.