Opel Agila 2003 vs Opel Agila 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Agila 2003 engine produces 19 HP less power than Opel Agila 2008, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Opel Agila 2008. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.1 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila 2003 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Agila 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | Used also on Suzuki Splash | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 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 270 percent more cases than Opel Agila 2008, so Opel Agila 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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