Skoda Fabia 2007 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Skoda Fabia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Fabia is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Fabia is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1163 litres | 1100 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Fabia has 15 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The Opel Corsa may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Fabia (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Fabia is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Skoda Fabia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`555 | |
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| 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 Skoda Fabia, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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