Opel Agila 2000 vs Suzuki Wagon R+ 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 58 HP | 53 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 76 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Agila engine produces 5 HP more power than Suzuki Wagon R+, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Suzuki Wagon R+. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.1 | |
| Opel Agila consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Wagon R+, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Ignis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Agila engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Agila and Suzuki Wagon R+ are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 595 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`325 | 1`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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