Opel Agila 2008 vs Nissan Cube 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Cube is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 45 HP less power than Nissan Cube, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Nissan Cube. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Cube, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Cube. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Splash | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Cube might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan Cube 2010 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.67 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller. Opel Agila is 24 cm shorter than the Nissan Cube, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 1563 litres | |
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Nissan Cube has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 30 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Cube. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Cube (by 903 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan Cube, which means Opel Agila can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5600 | |
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