Opel Astra 2004 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Opel Astra and Opel Corsa have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 41 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1060 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 120 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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