2005 Opel Agila vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2005 Opel Agila and 2005 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Clio (73 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Agila | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Agila | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
