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.
Historical comparison
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Toyota Agya
Discontinued model
Toyota Yaris
Discontinued model
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⚡ 88 kW🔧 145 Nm⛽ 15.1 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceYaris
⛽Fuel EconomyAgya
🛡SafetyYaris
📦PracticalityYaris
🔑OwnershipTie
Recorded price context
Agya:
last listed from
ZAR 189,900
·
Yaris:
last listed from
ZAR 289,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Agya
Yaris
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Engine Size
998 cc
1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
18.0 km/l
15.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
155 mm
160 mm
Boot / Load Bay
235 l
286 l
Airbags
4
7
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1110 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
3
3
= 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
Yaris has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Agya remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Yaris
+15 pts
Efficiency
Agya
+9 pts
Safety
Yaris
+27 pts
Practicality
Yaris
+4 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
Yaris
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
Yaris
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
Yaris
Model Introduced Year
2015
2020
Generation
Second generation Agya for South Africa
Not confirmed
Facelift History
Updated with refreshed styling and features
Regular updates with improved safety and features
Tare Mass Kg
870 kg
1110 kg
Spec
Agya
Yaris
Length
3760 mm
4180 mm
Width
1665 mm
1745 mm
Height
1520 mm
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
2550 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
286 l
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
1515 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5.1 m
Spec
Agya
Yaris
Front Track Width
1445 mm
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
1430 mm
1490 mm
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 and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Spec
Agya
Yaris
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-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
1496 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
4
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
13.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
145 Nm @ 4800 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
CVT
Top Speed
155 km/h
182 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
11.2 sec
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
79.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
104.6 Nm/tonne
130.6 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
Yaris
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
CVT Automatic
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
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
CVT Automatic
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
CVT Automatic
Spec
Agya
Yaris
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
15.1 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
35
42
Spec
Agya
Yaris
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
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Spec
Agya
Yaris
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
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 Wipers
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Agya
Yaris
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
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Not Available
Standard
Rear Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Agya
Yaris
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
6
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Optional
Spec
Agya
Yaris
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Full Digital
USB Ports
2
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
4
6
Spec
Agya
Yaris
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
Spec
Agya
Yaris
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
Spec
Agya
Yaris
Service Interval
10,000 km or 1 Year
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,800
Approx R3,800
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
Optional
Optional
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 1 Year
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Agya
Yaris
Warranty Years
3
3
Warranty Kilometers
3
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
3
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3
3
Spec
Agya
Yaris
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km
116 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Noise Level
68 dB
68 dB
Spec
Agya
Yaris
Real-world City Mileage Min
15 l/100km
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
18 l/100km
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
16 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
22 l/100km
19 l/100km
Owner Review Count
19
28
Spec
Agya
Yaris
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
160 mm
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Yaris leads by 9 points
Yaris 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
Yaris
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
97/100
Practicality
57/100
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 Yaris
leads the catalogue index with 60 pts
vs 51 pts for Agya
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Yaris 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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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Agya and Yaris 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 Yaris 37.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs Yaris 61.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 70 vs Yaris 97.
Practicality index: Agya 53 vs Yaris 57.
Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs Yaris 43.
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