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 | ||
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 |
1050 litres | 979 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Corsa has 10 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. 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 71 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`495 | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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