Opel Corsa 2000 vs Citroen Xsara 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 4 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.2 | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Corsa consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
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 |
1060 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`580 | 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 | 600 | |
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