Opel Agila 2008 vs Renault Modus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 86 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Opel Agila is more dynamic to drive. Opel Agila engine produces 11 HP more power than Renault Modus, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Renault Modus. Thanks to more power Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Splash | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Modus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.59 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller. Opel Agila is 13 cm shorter than the Renault Modus, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 217 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 1302 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Agila has 8 litres more trunk space than the Renault Modus. The Renault Modus 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 Renault Modus (by 642 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Modus, 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`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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