BMW 3 series 1993 vs Opel Corsa 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 45 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 88 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 20 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 57 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Corsa) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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: | 4.21 m | 3.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.61 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 48 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1050 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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