2011 Opel Agila vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2011 Opel Agila and 2011 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 418 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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Opel Agila | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Agila | Golf |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |