Audi A1 2010 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A1) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Corsa) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 11 HP more power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 10 NM less than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A1 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Audi A1 2010 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 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: | 270 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Audi A1 has 15 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`490 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A1 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A1 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 6600 | 3000 | |
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