Opel Corsa 2011 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 72 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Corsa consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 979 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Corsa has 10 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Opel Corsa uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 71 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`703 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Ford Fiesta quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2400 | |
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