Opel Corsa 2006 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 24 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
1100 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 230 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`730 | 1`840 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
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