Nissan Cube 2005 vs Opel Agila 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Nissan Cube engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Opel Agila. Despite the higher power, Nissan Cube reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 41 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 370'000 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: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Cube might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 3.73 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
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Nissan Cube is larger, but lower. Nissan Cube is 23 cm longer than the Opel Agila, 5 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Cube is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 595 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Cube is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Agila, which means Nissan Cube can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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