Nissan Note 2013 vs Opel Corsa 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Note) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Corsa) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Note engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Nissan Note reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Note consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Note could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Note consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 700 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: | 350'000 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: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Micra | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Corsa 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.48 m | |
| Nissan Note is 8 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Note is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1495 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Nissan Note has more luggage capacity. Nissan Note has 40 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 375 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Note is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`510 kg | 1`665 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`185 kg | 1`162 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 325 kg | 503 kg | |
| Nissan Note load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 55 procentiem less than Opel Corsa. Therefore, Opel Corsa is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Nissan Note has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Nissan Note quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5400 | |
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