Opel Corsa 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | 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: | 3.84 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 41 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 120 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.5 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`430 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below 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 (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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