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Opel Agila

The Agila B: 3.74 meters long, with 1,050 liters unlocked by folding the rear seats.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 32 sources

Also called

  • Baby-OpelOpel marketer Sara Nicholson used this pet name for the second generation, highlighting fun and versatility.2

At a glance

0100200
58–93 hpPower
01020
12–18 s0–100 km/h
0100200
142–175 km/hTop speed
0150300
85–190 N·mTorque
07501,500
930–1,130 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.12101314

Engine
1.0/1.2 L I3/I4 gasoline: Opel (A), Suzuki (B); 1.3 L Fiat-derived diesel3
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive3
Gearbox
A: 5-speed manual; B: 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic (1.2)13
Built at
A: Opel Gliwice, Poland; B: Magyar Suzuki, Esztergom, Hungary3

The story

Built for city driving, the Agila united GM and Suzuki around Wagon R+ roots, then Splash underpinnings. Over 440,000 bought the first generation; the second courted younger buyers. Both also wore Vauxhall badges in Britain.3456

2000: Agila arrives with Wagon R+ roots20002001: Njoy adds gold-and-silver paint20012003: Facelift adds Fiat diesel muscle20032004: 1.2 Twinport reaches 79 hp20042007: Agila B makes its Frankfurt debut20072008: Spring launch: two at 120 g/km CO220082010: Euro 5, start-stop and LPG20102014: Agila B production ends in November20142015: Karl and Viva take over2015 Suzuki Wagon R (wide version): 1998–2000Suzuki Wagon R+ (second generation): Introduced 2000Suzuki Wagon R+ (second generation)Opel Agila A / Vauxhall Agila (H00): 2000–2007H00Opel Agila B / Vauxhall Agila (H08): 2007–2014H08Opel Karl / Vauxhall Viva: Introduced 2015Opel Karl / Vauxhall Viva 200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones323
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YearWhat happened
1998–2000Suzuki Wagon R (wide version)
Introduced 2000Suzuki Wagon R+ (second generation)
2000–2007Opel Agila A / Vauxhall Agila (H00)
2007–2014Opel Agila B / Vauxhall Agila (H08)
Introduced 2015Opel Karl / Vauxhall Viva
2000Agila arrives with Wagon R+ roots
2001Njoy adds gold-and-silver paint
2003Facelift adds Fiat diesel muscle
20041.2 Twinport reaches 79 hp
2007Agila B makes its Frankfurt debut
2008Spring launch: two at 120 g/km CO2
2010Euro 5, start-stop and LPG
2014Agila B production ends in November
2015Karl and Viva take over
  1. 2000

    Agila arrives with Wagon R+ roots

    The first Agila went on sale in August, combining a Suzuki Wagon R+ body with Opel 1.0- and 1.2-liter gasoline engines.3

  2. 2001

    Njoy adds gold-and-silver paint

    Njoy mixed Aztec Gold and Star Silver paint with orange seats. Side airbags and active head restraints became standard across the range.7

  3. 2003

    Facelift adds Fiat diesel muscle

    The facelift refreshed both ends; a Fiat-designed 1.3 CDTI joined with 69 hp and 170 Nm.89

  4. 2004

    1.2 Twinport reaches 79 hp

    The 1.2-liter four-cylinder adopted Twinport technology, raising output from 74 to 79 hp.310

  5. 2007

    Agila B makes its Frankfurt debut

    The Splash-based second generation premiered in Frankfurt, growing 20 cm longer and 6 cm wider while losing 7 cm in height.1311

  6. 2008

    Spring launch: two at 120 g/km CO2

    The 1.0 gasoline and 1.3 CDTI each claimed 120 g/km CO2 on the EU cycle, at 5.0 and 4.5 L/100 km respectively.12

  7. 2010

    Euro 5, start-stop and LPG

    The 1.2 rose to 93 hp with Euro 5 compliance and optional start-stop; 1.0 and 1.2 LPG ecoFLEX versions also arrived.113

  8. 2014

    Agila B production ends in November

    Production ended in November, bringing the Hungarian-built second generation's run to a close.1

  9. 2015

    Karl and Viva take over

    Opel's Karl took over the Agila's role; Britain received its Vauxhall Viva counterpart.3

Every generation

  • Suzuki Wagon R (wide version)
    Suzuki Wagon R (wide version)1998–2000
  • Suzuki Wagon R+ (second generation)
    Suzuki Wagon R+ (second generation)Introduced 2000
  • Opel Agila A / Vauxhall Agila
    H002000–2007
  • Opel Agila B / Vauxhall Agila
    H082007–2014
  • Opel Karl / Vauxhall Viva
    Opel Karl / Vauxhall VivaIntroduced 2015

Power over the years

From 58 hp to 93 hp in 10 years.

0255075100 200020022004200620082010 hp 2000 · 58 hp · Agila A 1.0 ECOTEC2000 · 74 hp · Agila A 1.2 ECOTEC2003 · 59 hp · Agila A 1.0 Twinport2003 · 69 hp · Agila A 1.3 CDTI2004 · 79 hp · Agila A 1.2 Twinport2008 · 64 hp · Agila B 1.02008 · 74 hp · Agila B 1.3 CDTI2008 · 85 hp · Agila B 1.22010 · 67 hp · Agila B 1.0 ecoFLEX2010 · 93 hp · Agila B 1.2 / ecoFLEX 93 hp Agila B 1.2 / ecoFLEX 58 hp Agila A 1.0 ECOTEC
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YearHorsepowerModel
200058Agila A 1.0 ECOTEC
200074Agila A 1.2 ECOTEC
200359Agila A 1.0 Twinport
200369Agila A 1.3 CDTI
200479Agila A 1.2 Twinport
200864Agila B 1.0
200874Agila B 1.3 CDTI
200885Agila B 1.2
201067Agila B 1.0 ecoFLEX
201093Agila B 1.2 / ecoFLEX

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Agila A: base, Comfort and Elegance

    2000–2007

  • Standard

    Agila A: Cosmo, Enjoy and Edition

    2003–2007

  • Vauxhall Agila B: Expression, Club, Design, S and SE

    Standard

    Vauxhall Agila B: Expression, Club, Design, S and SE

  • Standard

    Agila B 1.0 / 1.2 LPG ecoFLEX

    2010

  • Special

    Agila A 1.2 Star Edition

    2002–2003

    74 hp

  • Special

    Agila B with Irmscher accessories

  • Agila A Njoy

    Special

    Agila A Njoy

    2001–2004

  • Special

    Agila A Njoy Design-Edition

    2003–2004

  • Limited

    Agila A Haribo

    2003

    74 hp

    50 built

  • Limited

    Agila B: Agila.COM

    2008

    50 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Agila A: tall, boxy bodywork and an almost vertical tailgate.12122
  • Agila B: longer, lower body and a roofline that curves gently toward the rear.31112
  • Agila B: teardrop headlights and a chrome grille.34
  • Agila B: rising waistline, angular rear windows and flared wheel arches.34
  • Agila B: tall rear lights climb the roof pillars beside an upright tailgate.34

Year by year

  1. 2003 facelift (Agila A)

    Chrome grille bar, revised front and rear styling, painted bumpers and more colorful cabin trim.18

  2. July 2009 (Agila B)

    Atlanta Blue was listed through June 2009; Laser Blue appeared in July 2009.18

  3. April 2010 (Agila B)

    Edition cabins switched from Graffic upholstery to Melt, including a new green fabric choice.18

  4. April 2010 (Agila B)

    Style-package 15-inch alloys changed from seven spokes to five paired spokes.18

  5. July 2012 (Agila B)

    The Edition Style package gained a 15-inch eight-spoke alloy design.18

  6. 2011–2013 (Agila B)

    Mocha Brown paint appeared in December 2011; Cobalt Blue followed in February 2013.18

Don’t confuse it with

  • Suzuki Wagon R+

    Shares the first-generation body; check for Opel or Vauxhall badging to identify the Agila.3

  • Photo of a Opel Agila
    Agila
    Photo of a Suzuki Splash
    Suzuki Splash

    Suzuki Splash

    The Agila B has teardrop headlights and a chrome grille; the Splash has its own front bumper, headlights, tailgate and rear lamps.14

Against its rivals

  • Opel Corsa

    Agila vs Opel Corsa

    Power

    Agila85 hp
    Opel Corsa79 hp
    24

  • Agila vs Suzuki Splash 1.2 GLS

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Agila12.7 s
    Suzuki Splash 1.2 GLS12.9 s
    4

  • Agila vs Hyundai i10 1.1 Comfort auto

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Agila12.7 s
    Hyundai i10 1.1 Comfort auto19.2 s
    4

Prices

Value today $89.0–$3.1K26

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$10$100$1K$10K$100K 200020052010201520202025 Value today: $89–$3,135 2000 · $8,232 · Germany A base; €1≈$0.922002 · $12,211 · Austria 1.2 Njoy; €1≈$0.942003 · $11,294 · Germany base; €1≈$1.132003 · $15,249 · Germany 1.2 Haribo; €1≈$1.132008 · $14,051 · UK 1.0 Expression; £1≈$1.852008 · $16,456 · UK 1.2 Club; £1≈$1.852008 · $20,668 · Germany 1.2 Edition; €1≈$1.472008 · $21,240 · Netherlands Agila.COM; €1≈$1.472011 · $20,572 · Germany 1.2 S/S Edition; €1≈$1.39 2000 · 8.948 bis 11.680 € · Germany Agila A base, 2000; approx €1=$0.92 2025 · $2,860 · 2012 1.2 Enjoy, 92,252 km; auction fees incl., VPauto Nantes2026 · $231 · 2000 1.2-16V Elegance; €1≈$1.10, Troostwijk Auctions2026 · $2,200 · 2012 1.0 Enjoy, 95,893 km; €1≈$1.10, Alcopa Auction Beauvais $2.9K VPauto Nantes, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2000Launch price$8,232Germany Agila A base, 2000; approx €1=$0.92
2000Price when new$8,232Germany A base; €1≈$0.92
2002Price when new$12,211Austria 1.2 Njoy; €1≈$0.94
2003Price when new$11,294Germany base; €1≈$1.13
2003Price when new$15,249Germany 1.2 Haribo; €1≈$1.13
2008Price when new$14,051UK 1.0 Expression; £1≈$1.85
2008Price when new$16,456UK 1.2 Club; £1≈$1.85
2008Price when new$20,668Germany 1.2 Edition; €1≈$1.47
2008Price when new$21,240Netherlands Agila.COM; €1≈$1.47
2011Price when new$20,572Germany 1.2 S/S Edition; €1≈$1.39
2025Auction sale$2,8602012 1.2 Enjoy, 92,252 km; auction fees incl., VPauto Nantes
2026Auction sale$2312000 1.2-16V Elegance; €1≈$1.10, Troostwijk Auctions
2026Auction sale$2,2002012 1.0 Enjoy, 95,893 km; €1≈$1.10, Alcopa Auction Beauvais
2026Value today$89–$3,135

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 11 stories from its legend
    • “Hideo Kodama drew the first Agila”
    • “Belinda Müller's orange-and-blue cabin”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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