Mazda Demio 1997 vs Opel Corsa 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 63 HP | 58 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 85 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mazda Demio is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Demio engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Demio consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Demio could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Demio consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 720 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 121 | 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. Mazda Demio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda Demio and Opel Corsa are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage capacity. Mazda Demio has 70 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 248 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Demio is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Mazda Demio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`450 | 1`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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