Skoda Fabia 2003 vs Opel Corsa 2000
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Fabia engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 1 NM more than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Skoda Fabia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Fabia consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Skoda Fabia 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Skoda Fabia is 40 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1225 litres | 1060 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Fabia has 166 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 165 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Skoda Fabia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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