2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Toyota RunX

To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX 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 Toyota RunX weights approximately 152 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 (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (147 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Opel Corsa 2008 Toyota RunX
Make Opel Toyota
Model Corsa RunX
Year Released 2006 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1686 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 0 HP
Torque 166 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 81.5 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 150 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 15.4 seconds 10.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 980 kg 1132 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.7 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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