Peugeot 206 1998 vs Opel Corsa 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 75 HP | 58 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 85 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 206 engine produces 17 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 206 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 206 and Opel Corsa are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Peugeot 206 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 206 (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`405 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 206, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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