Opel Corsa 2000 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa 2000 and Opel Corsa 2003 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Corsa 2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa 2000 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa 2000 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa 2000 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa 2003 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa 2000 is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa 2003, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 1060 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa 2000 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa 2003. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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