Opel Corsa 2011 vs Ford Fiesta 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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): | 7.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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, 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, if possible |
1050 litres | 979 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: | 1`555 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`130 kg | 1`119 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 381 kg | |
| 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 | 2200 | |
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