2006 Opel Agila vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2006 Opel Agila and 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (172 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Opel Agila. (69 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 32 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (315 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Agila. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Agila | 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Agila | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2460 cc |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
