Opel Agila 2008 vs Fiat Panda 2003
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| 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: | 65 HP | 54 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 88 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Opel Agila is more dynamic to drive. Opel Agila engine produces 11 HP more power than Fiat Panda, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Fiat Panda. Thanks to more power Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Agila gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Splash | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Agila might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 3.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.54 m | |
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Opel Agila is larger. Opel Agila is 20 cm longer than the Fiat Panda, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Agila is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.5 metres more than that of the Fiat Panda, which means Opel Agila can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Panda has serious deffects in 640 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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