Opel Corsa 2015 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, 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 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 2016 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 3 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 922 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Corsa has 15 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. This could mean that the Opel Corsa uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 198 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Opel Corsa scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 11 600 | |
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