Suzuki Wagon R+ 2000 vs Opel Agila 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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): | 6.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Agila. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Agila gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 1400 | |
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