Opel Corsa 2011 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 14 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Despite the higher power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.9 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 Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 5 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1050 litres | 979 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`565 kg | 1`555 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Ford Fiesta quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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