Renault Modus 2008 vs Opel Agila 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 103 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 33 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Agila. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Renault Modus consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Modus could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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 Modus 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Modus 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.59 m | |
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Renault Modus is larger. Renault Modus is 13 cm longer than the Opel Agila, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 217 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1302 litres | 660 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Modus has 8 litres less trunk space than the Opel Agila. This could mean that the Renault Modus uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Modus (by 642 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Agila, which means Renault Modus can be harder 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`690 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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