Opel Corsa 2011 vs Peugeot 208 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 27 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.8 | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 4 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1076 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 Peugeot 208. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4800 | |
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