Opel Corsa 1993 vs Citroen C3 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 45 HP | 61 HP | |
Torque: | 88 NM | 94 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 20 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
Citroen C3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 16 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Citroen C3. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
830 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
710 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.73 m | 3.85 m | |
Width: | 1.61 m | 1.67 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 12 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 10 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 305 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1150 litres | |
Citroen C3 has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 45 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C3 (by 100 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | 1`463 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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