Opel Agila 2003 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 88 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 15.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 9 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris 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 | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Agila engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Agila 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2009 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.53 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 29 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1086 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 63 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Yaris (by 491 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Opel Agila can be harder 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`325 | 1`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Agila has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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