Opel Agila 2003 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Opel Agila is more dynamic to drive. Opel Agila engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Agila consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 42 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Opel Agila has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 435 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Opel Agila can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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