Opel Corsa 2005 vs Peugeot 206 2002
| 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 | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.2 | |
| 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 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 Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 260'000 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: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 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 | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Corsa is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 992 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage capacity. Opel Corsa has 50 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 68 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 206, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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