Opel Agila 2000 vs Nissan Almera Tino 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Agila) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Almera Tino) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera Tino is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 39 HP less power than Nissan Almera Tino, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Nissan Almera Tino. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.4 | |
| Opel Agila consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera Tino, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Almera Tino 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: | 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | Used also on Nissan Almera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Agila 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 | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.61 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 76 cm shorter than the Nissan Almera Tino, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Nissan Almera Tino has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 190 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera Tino. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Almera Tino (by 1355 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan Almera Tino, which means Opel Agila can be easier 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`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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