Opel Corsa 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Corsa engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 945 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 24 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`505 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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