Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 7 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
| By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fusion | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Fiesta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
945 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Ford Fiesta has 1 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 155 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`560 | 1`645 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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