Opel Agila 2008 vs Citroen C3 Picasso 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 70 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 40 HP less power than Citroen C3 Picasso, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Citroen C3 Picasso. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Agila consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.67 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller. Opel Agila is 34 cm shorter than the Citroen C3 Picasso, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 1506 litres | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 160 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Picasso. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 Picasso (by 846 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C3 Picasso, which means Opel Agila can be easier 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): | 1`485 | 1`807 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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