Opel Agila
Opel Agila technical data
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Opel Agila is a compact city car produced between 2000 and 2015, developed as a practical and space-efficient small vehicle. It was created in cooperation with Suzuki and shared its platform with the Suzuki Wagon R+ in the first generation and later with the Suzuki Splash. Across both generations, total production exceeded 440,000 units.
The first generation (2000–2007) was built on a tall hatchback concept with a high roofline to maximize interior space. It was offered with 1.0-liter and 1.2-liter petrol engines, as well as a 1.3-liter diesel in some markets. The model focused on practicality, easy maneuverability, and low running costs rather than performance.
The second generation (2008–2014) featured a more modern design and improved safety equipment. It retained compact dimensions but offered better refinement and updated engines, including 1.0-liter and 1.2-liter petrol units and a 1.3-liter CDTI diesel. Fuel efficiency and emissions were improved compared to the previous version. The chassis tuning was aimed at urban comfort, while maintaining stable handling for a small car.
In user reviews, the Opel Agila is praised for its spacious interior relative to its size, good visibility, low fuel consumption, and reliability of simple engines. Owners appreciate its practicality for city driving and affordable maintenance. Criticism typically includes modest performance, basic interior materials, limited trunk capacity, and higher cabin noise at motorway speeds.
Is Opel Agila a reliable car?
Opel Agila is a reliable car. In terms of the number of defects found during annual inspections, the Opel Agila scores better than 80% of other cars of a similar age tested.
According to these reviews, the highest reliability scores achieved Opel Agila generation from 2003 to 2008, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2008 to 2015 (which were in any case better than the average reliability for cars of this age), reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Opel Agila. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Opel Agila engines utilize a timing chain drive, which is widely regarded as more dependable compared to engines with a timing belt drive.
Opel Agila reviews
| Purchase year: | 2011 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 60`000 kilometers (5 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Economic, convenient
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 6 years) | Owned for | 3`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 80 € | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend