Opel Corsa 2011 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa engine produces 5 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2009 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2009 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
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Opel Corsa is larger, but lower. Opel Corsa is 21 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Corsa has 28 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Opel Corsa uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Opel Corsa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
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