2005 Renault Clio vs. 2009 Opel Agila
To start off, 2009 Opel Agila is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,460 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Agila (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Opel Agila (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2009 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Renault | Opel |
| Model | Clio | Agila |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 1229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 41 L |
