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Vauxhall Agila 1.0 12V (58 Hp)
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Vauxhall Agila:
The Opel Agila is a city car marketed under the German marque Opel from 2000 to 2014, as a rebadged variant of the Suzuki Wagon R+ and the Suzuki Splash. It has been marketed under the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom.
Its first generation was classified as a city car, whereas the second generation is a mini MPV, and the car was replaced in March 2015 by the Opel Karl, which is known as the Vauxhall Viva in the United Kingdom. @media all and }@media all and body. skin-vector-2022. mw-parser-output. tocleft. mw-parser-output. tocleft-clear-both. mw-parser-output. tocleft-clear-none}....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Agila Overview:
Vauxhall Agila (Agila). With 85 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 940 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Tested in 2000, the Agila achieved a 3-star rating for adult occupant protection, which was average for its class and era, but falls short by modern standards.
1.0 12V (58 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 1.0 12V engine is distinctly underpowered, making the Agila feel sluggish, especially with passengers or cargo. It's strictly for low-speed city driving where acceleration isn't a priority.
Fuel Economy
While theoretically more economical, the engine often needs to be worked hard, which can negate some of its fuel efficiency benefits. It's best for very light-footed driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely compact and easy to park in urban areas
- • Surprisingly practical and spacious interior for its footprint
- • Generally reliable and inexpensive to maintain
- • Good visibility from the elevated driving position
- • Excellent value on the used market
Cons:
- • Engines can feel underpowered, especially the 1.0L
- • Basic interior quality and limited features
- • Lacks refinement and comfort on longer journeys
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Limited boot space with all seats in use
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Agila |
| Generation: | Agila |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 12V (58 Hp) |
| Start of production: | July, 2000 |
| End of production: | July, 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 59.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 85 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Z10XE |
| Engine displacement: | 973 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 4.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 72.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.2 kg/Hp, 61.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 11.1 kg/Nm, 90.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 940 |
| Max. weight: | 1325 |
| Max load: | 385 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 595 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 250 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 l |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 155/55 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 4.5J X 14 |
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