Opel Corsa 2006 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 88 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa and Ford Fiesta have the same engine power, but Opel Corsa torque is 26 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
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, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 979 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Corsa has 10 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Opel Corsa uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 121 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`545 | 1`495 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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