Suzuki Ignis 2003 vs Opel Corsa 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Ignis could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa 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: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Ignis 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: | 3.77 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Ignis is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 236 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1002 litres | 1060 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Suzuki Ignis has 24 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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