Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Opel Corsa A?

1983–1989 vs 1982–1993 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Fiesta Mk2 3,652 mm, Corsa A 3,955 mm — a 30 cm difference.
Boot: Fiesta Mk2 226 l, Corsa A 390 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk2 5.2 l/100 km, Corsa A 5 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk2 33–71 kW, Corsa A 33–74 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk2 12 items (Popular), Corsa A 9 items (LS).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk21983–1989 · 7 engines · Popular, L, Ghia, SSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Corsa A1982–1993 · 10 engines · LS, GL, GSi, CitySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk21983–1989no listings	Opel Corsa A1982–1993no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,652 mm	Length3,622 mm–3,955 mm
Width	Width1,620 mm	Width1,532 mm–1,540 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm	Height1,360 mm–1,365 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,286 mm	Wheelbase2,343 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume226 l	Trunk volume220 l–390 l
Curb weight	Curb weight785 kg–880 kg	Curb weight735 kg–865 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l	Fuel tank42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1983–1989	Production years1982–1993
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines10
Power	Power33–71 kW (45–97 hp)	Power33–74 kW (45–101 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 D	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.5 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 1.6 XR2	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.6 GSi
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsPopular · LS
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Popular	Items in the base trim9 · LS
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · XR2	Items in the top trim16 · GT
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Opel Corsa A?

Length: Opel Corsa A 3,955 mm, Ford Fiesta Mk2 3,652 mm (a 303 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,343 vs 2,286 mm. Boot: 390 vs 226 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Opel Corsa A?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk2 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 D); the most frugal Opel Corsa A 5 l/100 km (1.5 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk2 or Opel Corsa A?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk2 makes 71 kW (97 hp) (1.6 XR2); the strongest Opel Corsa A 74 kW (101 hp) (1.6 GSi).

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