Opel Corsa 2019 vs Hyundai i20 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 30 HP more power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 50 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai Kona | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai i20 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Corsa is larger, but lower. Opel Corsa is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 1024 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Corsa has 17 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. 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 18 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.5 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20, which means Opel Corsa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Hyundai i20 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai i20, so Hyundai i20 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 9200 | |
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