Opel Corsa 2008 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 35 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 115 mm (4.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Corsa is 25 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 95 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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