Ford Fiesta 2008 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 204 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 14 NM more than Opel Corsa. Despite less power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
979 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fiesta has 10 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 71 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Ford Fiesta quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3200 | |
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