Opel Corsa 2000 vs Citroen Xsara 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 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: | 58 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 17 HP less power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Citroen Xsara. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara 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: | 3.82 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Corsa is 37 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`405 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 400 | |
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