Opel Karl 2015 vs Skoda Citigo 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 96 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Opel Karl and Skoda Citigo have the same engine power, but Opel Karl torque is 1 NM more than Skoda Citigo. Opel Karl reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Citigo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Karl consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Citigo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Karl could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Karl consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Citigo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Citigo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Karl can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Karl version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.68 m | 3.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Karl is 11 cm longer than the Skoda Citigo, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 206 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1013 litres | 959 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Karl has 45 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Citigo. This could mean that the Opel Karl uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Karl (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Karl is 0.3 metres less than that of the Skoda Citigo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`353 | 1`290 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Citigo scores higher in safety tests. The Skoda Citigo scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Karl has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Citigo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Karl, so Opel Karl quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 7000 | |
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