Opel Corsa 1993 vs Citroen C3 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 150 NM | 147 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 1 HP less power than Citroen C3, but torque is 3 NM more than Citroen C3. Despite less power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.1 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: | 630 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
850 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
640 km with real consumption | 630 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`430 | 1`525 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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