Fiat Punto 2012 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 69 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Punto engine produces 16 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 | 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. Fiat Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Corsa engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Punto is 7 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Fiat Punto has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. This could mean that the Fiat Punto uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Fiat Punto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
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