Kia Ceed 2018 vs Opel Corsa 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Kia Ceed engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Opel Corsa. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 44 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Ceed 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. | |||
| Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Kia Ceed is larger. Kia Ceed is 25 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 309 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1042 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Kia Ceed has 86 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 12 600 | |
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