Opel Corsa 2009 vs Opel Astra 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa and Opel Astra have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Corsa is 25 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 95 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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