Opel Agila 2003 vs Kia Picanto 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 75 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 97 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Opel Agila is more dynamic to drive. Opel Agila engine produces 10 HP more power than Kia Picanto, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Kia Picanto. Thanks to more power Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Picanto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai i10 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Picanto 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Agila and Kia Picanto are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 882 litres | |
| Opel Agila has 30 litres more trunk space than the Kia Picanto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Picanto (by 287 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Picanto, which means Opel Agila can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Picanto has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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