Opel Corsa 2000 vs Mazda Demio 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.3 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 | 63 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mazda Demio is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda Demio, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Mazda Demio. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 640 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | Used also on Mazda 121 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Demio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.54 m | |
| Opel Corsa and Mazda Demio are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1298 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Demio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 248 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Opel Corsa can be harder 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`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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