Opel Corsa 2006 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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, 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, if possible |
1100 litres | 979 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: | 1`645 kg | 1`555 kg | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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