Mazda 121 1996 vs Opel Corsa 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.6 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Mazda 121 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 121 engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Corsa, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda 121 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.5 | |
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The Mazda 121 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 121 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Mazda 121 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | no data | |
| 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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