Hyundai Accent 2006 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 112 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Hyundai Accent is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Accent engine produces 32 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Accent consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Accent could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Accent consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Accent might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Accent is 5 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Accent is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Hyundai Accent has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. This could mean that the Hyundai Accent uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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