Opel Corsa 2006 vs Fiat Grande Punto 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Corsa) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Fiat Grande Punto) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 25 HP more power than Fiat Grande Punto, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Fiat Grande Punto. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Grande Punto, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1.4 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 | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 670 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. | |||
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 | 900 | |
| 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 | 2800 | |
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