Opel Agila 2008 vs Opel Agila 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 88 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 17.7 seconds | |
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Opel Agila 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Agila 2008 engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Agila 2003, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Agila 2003. Thanks to more power Opel Agila 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.8 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 120 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 | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Agila 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Splash | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Agila 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 9.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila 2008 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Agila 2003. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`325 | |
| 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 420 percent more cases than Opel Agila 2008, so Opel Agila 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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