Opel Agila 2008 vs Citroen Nemo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 86 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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Opel Agila is more dynamic to drive. Opel Agila engine produces 18 HP more power than Citroen Nemo, but torque is 46 NM less than Citroen Nemo. Thanks to more power Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Nemo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Nemo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Nemo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Nemo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen Nemo 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 | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.72 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller. Opel Agila is 22 cm shorter than the Citroen Nemo, 34 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | no data | |
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Citroen Nemo has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 135 litres less trunk space than the Citroen Nemo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen Nemo, 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 (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
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