Opel Agila 2000 vs Mazda Premacy 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mazda Premacy is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 57 HP less power than Mazda Premacy, whereas torque is 76 NM less than Mazda Premacy. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda Premacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda Premacy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda 323 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Premacy 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.57 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 80 cm shorter than the Mazda Premacy, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1848 litres | |
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Mazda Premacy has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 120 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Premacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Premacy (by 1253 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda Premacy, which means Opel Agila can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`325 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda Premacy has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Agila, so Mazda Premacy quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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