Opel Agila 2000 vs Opel Zafira 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Agila) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Zafira) 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 | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Opel Agila engine produces 26 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Opel Zafira. Despite less power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Zafira 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 | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.63 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 82 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 4 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 1700 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Zafira (by 1105 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, 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`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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