Opel Corsa 1993 vs Volkswagen Golf 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 45 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 88 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 20 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 30 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 29 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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