Skoda Fabia 2010 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 25 NM less than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Fabia could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 460'000 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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Skoda Fabia and Opel Corsa are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
| Skoda Fabia has 15 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| 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`585 | 1`675 | |
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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 (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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