Opel Corsa 2015 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Opel Corsa is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 950 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Opel Corsa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 2 scores higher in safety tests, butOpel Corsa is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 9000 | |
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