Opel Adam 2013 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Opel Adam is more dynamic to drive. Opel Adam and Ford Fiesta have the same engine power, but Opel Adam torque is 9 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Opel Adam reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Adam is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Adam consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Opel Adam over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Adam consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Chevrolet Aveo | Used also on Ford KA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Adam might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Adam is 22 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Adam is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
663 litres | no data | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Opel Adam has 114 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`455 | no data | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 240 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 1400 | |
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