Opel Agila 2003 vs Renault Kangoo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Kangoo, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Renault Kangoo. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo 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 | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller. Opel Agila is 54 cm shorter than the Renault Kangoo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | no data | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 400 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kangoo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Kangoo, which means Opel Agila can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 1`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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