Mazda 121 1996 vs Opel Corsa 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 82 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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Mazda 121 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 121 engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Mazda 121 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 121 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 121 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 121 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 121 is larger, but lower. Mazda 121 is 9 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 121 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1050 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 121 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. This could mean that the Mazda 121 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 121 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 121 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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