Suzuki Wagon R+ 2002 vs Opel Agila 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 53 HP | 58 HP | |
| Torque: | 76 NM | 85 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 18 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Opel Agila. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.3 | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila, which means that by driving the Suzuki Wagon R+ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Ignis | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Wagon R+ and Opel Agila are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 595 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| 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`415 | 1`325 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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