Peugeot 207 2009 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 207 engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 207 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 207 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Peugeot 207 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 207 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 207 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 207 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. | |||
| Peugeot 207 2009 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 207 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 207 is 5 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 207 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
923 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Peugeot 207 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. This could mean that the Peugeot 207 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 Corsa (by 177 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 207 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Peugeot 207 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
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