Opel Agila 2008 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 100 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 10 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Splash | Used also on Smart ForFour | |
| 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 | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 7 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Colt, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 760 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Agila has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Colt. The Mitsubishi Colt may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Colt (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, 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`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Colt has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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