Opel Corsa 2004 vs Fiat Punto 2006
| 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: | 80 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 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 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. Fiat Punto 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: | 3.84 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Opel Corsa and Fiat Punto are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 264 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 4 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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