Opel Agila 2008 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Agila) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Alto) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Opel Agila engine produces 2 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Thanks to more power Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Opel Agila consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Opel Agila gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Alto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Agila is larger. Opel Agila is 24 cm longer than the Suzuki Alto, 8 cm wider, while the height of Opel Agila is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 774 litres | |
| Opel Agila has 96 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Alto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Alto (by 114 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.6 metres more than that of the Suzuki Alto, which means Opel Agila can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
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