Opel Corsa 2000 vs Peugeot 206 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 15.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 17 HP less power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Peugeot 206. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 600 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 | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Corsa engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa and Peugeot 206 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 992 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage capacity. Opel Corsa has 50 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`405 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 206 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Peugeot 206 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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