Nissan Serena 1998 vs Opel Agila 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Nissan Serena engine produces 22 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Opel Agila. Despite the higher power, Nissan Serena reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Serena consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Serena could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Serena consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Agila) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Nissan Serena) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
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Nissan Serena is larger. Nissan Serena is 82 cm longer than the Opel Agila, 9 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Serena is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
620 litres | 595 litres | |
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Nissan Serena has more luggage capacity. Nissan Serena has 100 litres more trunk space than the Opel Agila. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Serena (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Serena is 1.2 metres more than that of the Opel Agila, which means Nissan Serena can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 2`100 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Serena has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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