Opel Agila 2008 vs Opel Agila 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Opel Agila 2008 engine produces 19 HP more power than Opel Agila 2003, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Opel Agila 2003. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila 2008 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila 2003, which means that by driving the Opel Agila 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila 2008 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Agila 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Splash | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Agila 2003 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 | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.70 m | |
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Opel Agila 2008 is larger, but lower. Opel Agila 2008 is 24 cm longer than the Opel Agila 2003, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Agila 2008 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 595 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Agila 2008 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Opel Agila 2003. This could mean that the Opel Agila 2008 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Agila 2008 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila 2008 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Agila 2003. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Opel Agila 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Agila 2003 has serious deffects in 270 percent more cases than Opel Agila 2008, so Opel Agila 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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