Audi A1 2012 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A1) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Corsa) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.49 m | |
| Audi A1 is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A1 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1050 litres | |
| Audi A1 has 18 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Audi A1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 3200 | |
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