Toyota Corolla Sedan vs KIA Pegas

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 Corolla Sedan Discontinued model
Toyota Corolla Sedan in South Africa

Toyota Corolla Sedan

2.0 GR Sport CVT Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 615,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 13.5 km/l
VS
KIA Pegas in South Africa

KIA Pegas

1.4 EX Auto Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 274,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 132 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Corolla Sedan
Fuel Economy Pegas
🛡 Safety Corolla Sedan
📦 Practicality Pegas
🔑 Ownership Pegas
Recorded price context Corolla Sedan: last listed from ZAR 512,700 · Pegas: current from ZAR 239,995

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Corolla Sedan Pegas
Maximum Power 125 kW 73 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 200 Nm 132 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size 1987 cc 1368 cc
Claimed Mileage 13.5 km/l 16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 130 mm 148 mm
Boot / Load Bay 470 l 502 l
Airbags 7 6
Kerb Weight 1430 kg 1130 kg
Seating Capacity Not confirmed -
Warranty 3 7 Years / 150,000 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

Corolla Sedan and Pegas are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Corolla Sedan +19 pts
Efficiency Pegas +11 pts
Safety Corolla Sedan +26 pts
Practicality Pegas +3 pts
Ownership Pegas +28 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Corolla Sedan

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

Pegas

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

Which One's Right for You?

Corolla Sedan

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

Pegas

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • 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 Corolla Sedan Pegas
Model Introduced Year 2019 2019
Generation E210 twelfth generation on TNGA-C platform First generation; purpose-designed for emerging markets
Facelift History 2022 mid-cycle refresh with updated infotainment and driver assistance features Minor updates in 2022 including revised infotainment; no full facelift
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2022
Tare Mass Kg 1430 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Sedan
Body Style Not confirmed Sedan
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed Sedan
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note Not confirmed Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, Gravity Blue, Passion Red
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Spec Corolla Sedan Pegas
Drivetrain Layout Front Wheel Drive FWD
LSD Available Not Applicable No
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Standard No
Gearbox CVT Automatic 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type CVT Automatic Automatic Transmission
Gearbox Type CVT Automatic 4-Speed Automatic
Number of Gears Not confirmed 4
Gear Shift Type Not confirmed Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator Not confirmed No
Final Drive Ratio Not confirmed 3.84
Drivetrain Not confirmed FWD
Differential Lock Not confirmed No
Steering Turns Lock to Lock Not confirmed 15.1:1
Transmission Speeds Not confirmed 4
Axle Layout Not confirmed FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles Not confirmed No
4WD Engagement Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard Not confirmed Not Available
Low Range Ratio Not confirmed Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not confirmed Not Applicable
Differential Type Front Not confirmed Not Available
Differential Type Rear Not confirmed Not Available
Engine Position Not confirmed Front Transverse
Low Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
Clutch Type Not confirmed Torque Converter

Source-backed Catalogue Index

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

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Corolla Sedan leads by 4 points

Corolla Sedan and Pegas are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 64 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 83% source coverage
64
#1 Index leader

Corolla Sedan

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 52
Efficiency 54
Safety 98
Practicality 64
Ownership 43
Leads by 4 points
60
#2

Pegas

92% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Performance 33
Performance 33
Efficiency 65
Safety 72
Practicality 67
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Corolla Sedan +19 Efficiency Pegas +11 Safety Corolla Sedan +26 Practicality Pegas +3 Ownership Pegas +28

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Corolla Sedan

Performance 52/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 43/100

Pegas

Performance 33/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 71/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota Corolla Sedan leads the catalogue index with 64 pts vs 60 pts for Pegas

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Corolla Sedan leads. However, Pegas 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 Corolla Sedan and Pegas 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: Corolla Sedan 52 vs Pegas 33.

Efficiency index: Corolla Sedan 54 vs Pegas 65.

Safety-equipment index: Corolla Sedan 98 vs Pegas 72.

Practicality index: Corolla Sedan 64 vs Pegas 67.

Ownership-cover index: Corolla Sedan 43 vs Pegas 71.

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.