Opel Corsa 2005 vs Hyundai Getz 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 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 | 66 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 99 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 14 HP more power than Hyundai Getz, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Hyundai Getz. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Getz is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Getz, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Getz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10 | |
| 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: | 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 | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
| Opel Corsa is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Getz, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 254 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 977 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 6 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Getz. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 83 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Hyundai Getz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai Getz, so Hyundai Getz quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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