Opel Corsa 2019 vs Citroen C3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine Citroen C3 2016 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Corsa is larger, but lower. Opel Corsa is 6 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 922 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 9 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen C3, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 11 600 | |
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