Opel Agila 2008 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Opel Agila is more dynamic to drive. Opel Agila engine produces 2 HP more power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mitsubishi Colt. Thanks to more power Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Agila consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 7 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 760 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Agila has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The Mitsubishi Colt may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Colt (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, 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`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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