Opel Agila 2000 vs Nissan Serena 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
| Opel Agila engine produces 22 HP less power than Nissan Serena, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Nissan Serena. Despite less power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Serena, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Serena. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 750 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Agila) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Nissan Serena) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.84 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller. Opel Agila is 82 cm shorter than the Nissan Serena, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 620 litres | |
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Nissan Serena has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 100 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Serena. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Serena (by 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 1.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Serena, 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 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Serena has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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