Opel Corsa 2003 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 9 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.3 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 280'000 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2002 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 34 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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