Mazda Demio 2000 vs Opel Corsa 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 75 HP | 58 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 85 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mazda Demio is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Demio engine produces 17 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.6 | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Demio consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Mazda Demio engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 323 | 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: | 1.67 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`500 | 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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