Suzuki Alto 2002 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 88 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Suzuki Alto is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Alto engine produces 3 HP more power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 3 NM less than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Suzuki Alto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Suzuki Alto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Alto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Corsa 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: | 3.50 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.48 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Suzuki Alto is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Alto is 34 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 17 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Alto is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1060 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Suzuki Alto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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