Renault Modus 2005 vs Opel Agila 2008
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 106 HP | 86 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 114 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 126 NM more than Opel Agila. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
1160 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
870 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | Used also on Suzuki Splash | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.79 m | 3.74 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
Height: | 1.59 m | 1.59 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Renault Modus is 5 cm longer than the Opel Agila, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 274 litres | 225 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1283 litres | 660 litres | |
Renault Modus has more luggage capacity. Renault Modus has 49 litres more trunk space than the Opel Agila. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Modus (by 623 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 1.3 metres more than that of the Opel Agila, which means Renault Modus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`485 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | above average | |
Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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