Opel Corsa 2006 vs Peugeot 207 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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 | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP more power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Peugeot 207. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 207 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Corsa engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 5 cm shorter than the Peugeot 207, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 923 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Peugeot 207 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 177 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 207, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`565 kg | 1`601 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`163 kg | 1`126 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 402 kg | 475 kg | |
| Opel Corsa load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Peugeot 207. Therefore, Peugeot 207 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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