Mazda 2 2015 vs Opel Corsa 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 2 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 950 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 2 is 4 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Mazda 2 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 2 scores higher in safety tests, but Opel Corsa is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 5600 | |
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