2005 Mazda 2 vs. 2005 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 2 and 2005 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Agila (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 2 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Opel Agila (165 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 2. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 2 | 2005 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 2 | Agila |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
