Opel Corsa 2006 vs Skoda Fabia 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
| 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 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 Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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 | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.50 m | |
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Opel Corsa is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Corsa is 1 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 7 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1163 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Corsa has 15 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. This could mean that the Opel Corsa uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres more than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Opel Corsa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`565 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Fabia, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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