Opel Corsa 2006 vs Seat Ibiza 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 5 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa 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) | 130 mm (5.1 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 | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Opel Corsa is larger. Opel Corsa is 5 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 20 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.2 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`552 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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