Renault Kwid vs Toyota Agya
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Agya wins on money kept: 65% retained after three years vs 59%, worth about R 9 967 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Kwid | Agya | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 178 799 | R 178 600 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 3 125/m | R 3 122/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 77% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 106 044 | R 116 011 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 72 755 | R 62 589 |
| Value after 5 years | R 81 469 | R 91 068 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Budget & entry level |
Renault Kwid →
Renault's cheapest model and one of the cheapest new cars in South Africa, built in India on the CMF-A platform. It sells in big numbers to first-time buyers and e-hailing drivers thanks to low instalments and SUV-inspired looks. Early cars scored poorly in crash tests and resale is soft, but sheer affordability keeps demand steady.
Known for: rock-bottom pricing with suv-look styling
Toyota Agya →
An Indonesian-built city car that served as Toyota's cheapest model from 2020 until the Vitz replaced it. The 1.0-litre engine is basic but frugal, and equipment was thin on early cars. Used examples are plentiful and cheap to run, though the badge carries more weight than the car itself.
Known for: short-lived budget hatch before the vitz
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Renault Kwid or the Toyota Agya?
The Toyota Agya. It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 59% for the Renault Kwid, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Renault Kwid loses about R 72 755 over three years and the Toyota Agya loses about R 62 589. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Renault Kwid runs about R 3 125 per month and the Toyota Agya about R 3 122, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.