Opel Corsa 2009 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa engine produces 19 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Despite the higher power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Fiesta 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: | 4.00 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 5 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Opel Corsa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`665 kg | no data | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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