Opel Corsa 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 31 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 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 28 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 687 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 363 litres). | |||
| 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`415 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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