Opel Agila 2003 vs Opel Agila 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 88 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Agila 2003 engine produces 8 HP less power than Opel Agila 2008, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Opel Agila 2008. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila 2003 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila 2003 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila 2003 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 780 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: | 3 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Splash | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 3.50 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.59 m | |
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Opel Agila 2003 is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila 2003 is 24 cm shorter than the Opel Agila 2008, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila 2003 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 660 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Agila 2003 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Opel Agila 2008. The Opel Agila 2008 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 Opel Agila 2008 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila 2003 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Agila 2008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`325 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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