Mini Cooper S 2013 vs Opel Corsa 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 192 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 62 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 44 litres | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 Mini Cooper S 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: | 3.85 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is smaller. Mini Cooper S is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 309 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1042 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Mini Cooper S has 98 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 14 800 | |
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