Opel Corsa 2011 vs Fiat Punto 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa engine produces 16 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Fiat Punto. Despite the higher power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Opel Adam | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Punto 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 | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 7 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Corsa has 10 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The Fiat Punto may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.7 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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