Opel Agila 2000 vs Renault Scenic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Agila) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Scenic) 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 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 | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 30 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Agila could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Agila consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic 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 | 420'000 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 Renault Scenic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Scenic 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Agila is 67 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 0.9 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic, which means Opel Agila can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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