Opel Corsa 2000 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 640 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 |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 110 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`515 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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