Opel Agila 2007–2014 car dimensions: 3740 mm long, 1680 mm wide and 1590 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,050 kg. Braked towing is 200 kg.
The cabin has a high seating position giving a clear view of the road. Air conditioning is standard on higher grades like Design and SE and optional on lower ones. A CD/MP3 radio with steering wheel controls comes on better trims. Front and side airbags plus ABS with brake assist are standard. ESP with traction control is optional or later standard. Height-adjustable seats, tiltable steering column, split-folding rear seats and plenty of oddment storage make it easy for everyday city use. No advanced electronic driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space is 225 litres with the rear seats up under the cover. Fold the 60/40 split rear seats and it grows to 660 litres to the front seat backs or 1050 litres to the roof. An underfloor storage area is fitted on most models.
Towing capacity is 200 kg braked or unbraked on the 1.2 models. the 1.0 has no towing rating listed. Payload is 435 kg. Roof load is limited to 35 kg. The car suits light personal loads rather than regular towing or heavy commercial work.
The cabin offers a high seating position with clear road view and easy entry. Higher grades add six-way adjustable front seats with height adjustment plus a tiltable steering column. Air conditioning is standard or optional by trim. Storage is practical with door pockets, cupholders and a flexible rear bench that folds flat for load space. Tinted glass is common. front seat heating comes only in a style pack on some grades.
Petrol 1.0 and 1.2 plus 1.3 diesel engines. 45-litre tank.
Service every 15 000 km or 12 months.
Related Suzuki Splash scored four stars adult Euro NCAP 2008.
Standard front and side airbags, ABS with brake assist, ISOFIX and seatbelt reminder.
ESP with traction control optional or later standard by market and grade.
Small efficient engines keep fuel use low for city work. Petrol and diesel options cover basic needs with modest combined figures published by the maker. The tank holds enough for typical daily runs without frequent stops.
Servicing follows a fixed schedule of 15 000 km or one year. Oil and filter changes form the core. intervals stay short but the mechanical layout is simple and parts stay readily available.
Safety starts with dual front airbags plus front side airbags, ABS and emergency brake assist on all cars. ISOFIX anchors with top tether sit in the outer rear seats. The twin Splash model earned four adult stars in the 2008 Euro NCAP test. ESP was optional early on and became more widely fitted later.
The tall compact body parks easily and offers good headroom. Reliable shared Suzuki underpinnings and low running costs make it straightforward to keep for urban duty.
Length 3740 mm, Width 1680 mm, Height 1590 mm, Wheelbase 2360 mm (Agila 2007–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, Vauxhall Agila Price/Specification Guide 16 December 2014.