Opel Corsa 2011 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
| By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 5 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1050 litres | 979 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`130 kg | 1`035 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 460 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Ford Fiesta quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
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