KIA Pegas 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.

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
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

KIA Pegas vs Toyota Vitz: the short answer

Pegas has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Vitz remains close.

Vitz starts ZAR 30,005 cheaper Pegas from ZAR 239,995 · Vitz from ZAR 209,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Pegas Vitz
Maximum Power Pegas73 kW @ 6000 rpm Vitz51 kW
Maximum Torque Pegas132 Nm @ 4200 rpm Vitz91 Nm
Engine Size Pegas1368 cc Vitz998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Pegas16.9 km/l Vitz20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Pegas148 mm Vitz145 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

KIA Pegas

1.4 EX Auto

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota Vitz

1.0 XR CVT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Pegas

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

Vitz

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

Which One's Right for You?

Pegas

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Vitz

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Pegas Vitz
Model Introduced Year 2019 2019
Generation First generation; purpose-designed for emerging markets Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History Minor updates in 2022 including revised infotainment; no full facelift Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2019
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Hatchback
Color Note Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, Gravity Blue, Passion Red White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Sedan Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg 1130 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan Hatchback
Spec Pegas Vitz
Length 4400 mm 3785 mm
Width 1700 mm 1695 mm
Height 1470 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase 2570 mm 2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 148 mm 145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 475 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 1130 kg 900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1450 kg 1250 kg
Payload Capacity 425 kg 350 kg
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 10.4 m 4.7 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 983 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 951 mm
Front Legroom 1030 mm 1048 mm
Rear Legroom 860 mm 899 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Pegas 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: Pegas 33 vs Vitz 22.

Efficiency index: Pegas 65 vs Vitz 76.

Safety-equipment index: Pegas 72 vs Vitz 47.

Practicality index: Pegas 57 vs Vitz 49.

Ownership-cover index: Pegas 71 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

Pegas leads by 12 points

Pegas has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Vitz remains close.

Evidence leader 58 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 99% source coverage
58
#1 Evidence leader

Pegas

99% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Performance 33
Performance 33
Efficiency 65
Safety 72
Practicality 57
Ownership 71
Leads by 12 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 Pegas +11 Efficiency Vitz +11 Safety Pegas +25 Practicality Pegas +8 Ownership Pegas +28

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Pegas

Performance 33/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 71/100

Vitz

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Pegas leads the specification evidence index with 58 pts vs 46 pts for Vitz

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

Pegas 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.