Opel Corsa 2000 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa and Opel Astra have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 610 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Corsa 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 Corsa version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
1060 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 120 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`610 | |
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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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