Fiat Grande Punto 2008 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 120 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Fiat Grande Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Grande Punto engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 81 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Fiat Grande Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 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 Fiat Grande Punto 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 Fiat Grande Punto could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Grande Punto consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Fiat Bravo, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Alfa Romeo MiTo | 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. Fiat Grande Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Grande Punto is 3 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Fiat Grande Punto has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. This could mean that the Fiat Grande Punto uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Grande Punto is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Fiat Grande Punto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Grande Punto has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2000 | |
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