Opel Corsa 2001 vs Renault Clio 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Renault Clio 2001 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Clio 2001 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 1 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | no data | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Corsa has 250 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. This could mean that the Opel Corsa uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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