Opel Corsa 2019 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 12 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 45 litres | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Corsa engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa and Renault Clio are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | no data | |
| Opel Corsa has 9 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Clio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 9400 | |
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