Opel Corsa 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa and Opel Astra have the same engine power, but Opel Corsa torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra. Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2004 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
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`555 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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