Opel Corsa 2011 vs Skoda Fabia 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.2 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 | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 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 Skoda Fabia, 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 | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 | 16 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 Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Roomster, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
| Opel Corsa and Skoda Fabia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`644 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Fabia scores higher in safety tests. The Skoda Fabia scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Skoda Fabia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
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