Ford Fusion 2005 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 68 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 27 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fusion could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion 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 Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.49 m | |
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Ford Fusion is larger. Ford Fusion is 2 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Fusion is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage capacity. Ford Fusion has 52 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
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