Suzuki Wagon R+ 2000 vs Opel Agila 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 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: | 76 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Agila, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Agila. Thanks to more power Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, 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: | 1.62 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: | 218 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 595 litres | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ has 32 litres less trunk space than the Opel Agila. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Wagon R+ (by 655 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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