Opel Corsa 2001 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 58 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 7 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 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 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 770 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Corsa is 29 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 110 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, 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`515 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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