Opel Corsa 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa and Opel Astra have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.9 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Corsa consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Corsa is 25 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 95 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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