Opel Agila 2003 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Splash is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 11 HP less power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Suzuki Splash. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Splash. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Splash 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 Opel Agila | |
| 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 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 | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.59 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 22 cm shorter than the Suzuki Splash, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Agila has 72 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The Suzuki Splash 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 Suzuki Splash (by 455 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 Suzuki Splash, which means Opel Agila can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Agila has serious deffects in 380 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | no data | |
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