Opel Corsa 2006 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio 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 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Corsa can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Corsa version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Corsa is larger. Opel Corsa is 19 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1035 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage capacity. Opel Corsa has 30 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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