Opel Corsa 2006 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 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: | 90 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 22 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fusion gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Fusion 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 Ford Fusion version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 390'000 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: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Fusion, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 52 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 75 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 Ford Fusion. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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