Fiat Punto 2003 vs Opel Corsa 2003

 
Fiat Punto
2003 - 2010
Opel Corsa
2003 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.2 Petrol1.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 80 HP75 HP
Torque: 114 NM110 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds13 seconds
Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive.
Fiat Punto engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.06.1
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km6.7 l/100km
By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Fiat Punto consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa.
Fuel tank capacity: 47 litres44 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway880 km on highway
690 km with real consumption650 km with real consumption
Fiat Punto 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 km370'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 13 years4 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat StiloInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Agila
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.

Dimensions

Length: 3.86 m3.84 m
Width: 1.66 m1.65 m
Height: 1.48 m1.44 m
Fiat Punto is larger.
Fiat Punto is 2 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Punto is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 297 litres260 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1080 litres1060 litres
Fiat Punto has more luggage capacity.
Fiat Punto has 37 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.5 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`4451`430
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

low
Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 16001200
Pros and Cons: Fiat Punto has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
Opel Corsa has
  • timing chain engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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