Opel Corsa 2006 vs Hyundai Getz 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 37 HP more power than Hyundai Getz, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Hyundai Getz. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Getz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Getz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Getz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Getz gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Hyundai Matrix | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Getz might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Getz 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 | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Corsa is larger. Opel Corsa is 18 cm longer than the Hyundai Getz, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 254 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 977 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage capacity. Opel Corsa has 31 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Getz. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 123 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai Getz, which means Opel Corsa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Getz has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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