Opel Corsa 2011 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.54 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 70 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 215 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 1.1 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`670 | 2`090 | |
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| Opel Astra scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Astra scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5600 | |
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