Skoda Fabia 2010 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Skoda Fabia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Fabia engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Skoda Fabia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | 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. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Fabia 2010 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Skoda Fabia and Opel Corsa are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
| Skoda Fabia has 15 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| 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`585 | 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 (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
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