Renault Modus 2008 vs Opel Agila 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 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: | 100 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Opel Agila. Thanks to more power Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Modus consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Twingo | 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: | 3.87 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`620 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Opel Agila has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Modus has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Agila, so Opel Agila quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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