Opel Agila 2008 vs Nissan Qashqai 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 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 | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 36 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.4 | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Agila consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 3.74 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.62 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller. Opel Agila is 58 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 1513 litres | |
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Nissan Qashqai has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 185 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 853 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 1 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai, 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`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4000 | |
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