Opel Corsa 2003 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 330'000 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 Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Agila | Used also on Fiat Panda | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 3.84 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 2 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 37 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.5 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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