Opel Corsa 2011 vs Peugeot 208 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Corsa engine produces 3 HP more power than Peugeot 208, but torque is 3 NM less than Peugeot 208. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Corsa 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 Corsa version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 370'000 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 Peugeot 208 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Opel Adam | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Corsa engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 4 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1076 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`527 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4800 | |
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