2011 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2011 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Veracruz and 2011 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2011 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 995 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Agila. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Veracruz | 2011 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Veracruz | Agila |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1806 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2804 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 41 L |
