Opel Corsa 2000 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 58 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 17 HP less power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 41 NM less than Audi A2. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.55 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A2, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 130 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A2, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`405 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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