Opel Corsa 2011 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 95 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 27 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion 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 Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Fusion, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Corsa is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 52 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2800 | |
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