Opel Corsa 2006 vs Fiat Grande Punto 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa and Fiat Grande Punto have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Grande Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Grande Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 320'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Used also on Fiat Doblo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Grande Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 3 cm shorter than the Fiat Grande Punto, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Corsa has 10 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Grande Punto. The Fiat Grande Punto may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.1 metres less than that of the Fiat Grande Punto. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Grande Punto has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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