Opel Corsa 1993 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 45 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 88 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 20 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 57 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 62 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.0 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Corsa) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Corsa is 48 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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