Opel Corsa 2011 vs Renault Clio 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 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 | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Clio, but torque is 30 NM less than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio 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 | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | no data | |
| Opel Corsa has 3 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
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