Opel Corsa 2003 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Citroen C3 2002 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C3 2002 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1060 litres | 1150 litres | |
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Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 45 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`555 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`015 kg | 1`060 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 465 kg | |
| Opel Corsa load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Citroen C3. Therefore, Opel Corsa is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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