Opel Corsa 1993 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen C3, but torque is 6 NM less than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 650 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 | |
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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 | |
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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`395 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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