Skoda Fabia 2007 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 88 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Corsa 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 Corsa version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Fabia is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1163 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 15 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The Opel Corsa may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`545 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Fabia, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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