Opel Agila 2000 vs Hyundai Atos 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 75 HP | 58 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 84 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Opel Agila is more dynamic to drive. Opel Agila engine produces 17 HP more power than Hyundai Atos, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Hyundai Atos. Thanks to more power Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Atos is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Atos, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Atos. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Agila gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 280'000 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 Opel Agila engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Agila 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 | 1.50 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.58 m | |
| Opel Agila and Hyundai Atos are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 263 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1084 litres | |
| Opel Agila has 13 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Atos. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Atos (by 489 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| 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 | 1`316 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Atos has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | no data | |
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