Toyota Yaris 1999 vs Opel Corsa 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 68 HP | 58 HP | |
Torque: | 90 NM | 85 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 17 seconds | |
Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
880 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
760 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 21 years | 3 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | 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. Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
Toyota Yaris 1999 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.61 m | 3.82 m | |
Width: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
Toyota Yaris is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 260 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 1050 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Yaris has 45 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The Opel Corsa may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 100 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
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 (kg): | 1`320 | 1`405 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | high | below average | |
Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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