Peugeot 308 2007 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 308 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 308 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 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: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 207, Citroen C3 Picasso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is larger. Peugeot 308 is 28 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 11 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1201 litres | 1100 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 308 has 63 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 101 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Peugeot 308 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`780 kg | 1`565 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`346 kg | 1`163 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 434 kg | 402 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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