Opel Corsa 2000 vs Seat Ibiza 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 58 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 2 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.2 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 620 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 6 cm shorter than the Seat Ibiza, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 782 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Corsa has 10 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. The Seat Ibiza may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 268 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.6 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, 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`415 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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