Peugeot 208 2012 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 208 engine produces 27 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.6 | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 208 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 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: | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Corsa 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 Corsa version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 208 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3000 | |
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