Opel Agila 2008 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 17 seconds | |
| Opel Agila engine produces 26 HP more power than Suzuki Alto, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Suzuki Alto. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.2 | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Agila consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 770 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: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Agila engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Splash | 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. | |||
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: | 10 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 1 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): | no data | 1`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
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