Opel Corsa 2011 vs Hyundai i20 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 15.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa and Hyundai i20 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1060 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 10 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 10 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 Hyundai i20. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4000 | |
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