Opel Adam 2012 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 100 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Opel Adam is more dynamic to drive. Opel Adam engine produces 20 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 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Adam consumes 0.8 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 120 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: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 660 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: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Adam 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: | 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: | no data | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
663 litres | 945 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 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`480 | 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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