Ford Fiesta 2008 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
| Ford Fiesta engine produces 4 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Opel Corsa. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 590 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, if possible |
979 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`495 kg | 1`565 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`114 kg | 1`130 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 381 kg | 435 kg | |
| Ford Fiesta load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Opel Corsa. Therefore, Opel Corsa is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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