2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Peugeot 307

To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Opel Corsa (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307. 2008 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Opel Corsa 2008 Peugeot 307
Make Opel Peugeot
Model Corsa 307
Year Released 2006 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1686 cc 1587 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 0 HP
Torque 241 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 78.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 188 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.5 seconds 10.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1245 kg 1251 kg
Vehicle Length 3820 mm 3740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.8 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 44 L 60 L


 

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