Opel Adam 2013 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Opel Adam is more dynamic to drive. Opel Adam engine produces 7 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Opel Adam reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 945 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Opel Adam has 114 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fiesta (by 282 litres). | |||
| 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`465 | 1`525 | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Adam has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 550 percent more cases than Opel Adam, so Opel Adam quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 1600 | |
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