Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Opel Corsa B?

1989–1996 vs 1993–2000 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Boot: Fiesta Mk3 270 l, Corsa B 260 l.
Lowest consumption: Fiesta Mk3 5.5 l/100 km, Corsa B 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Fiesta Mk3 37–98 kW, Corsa B 33–80 kW.
Standard equipment: Fiesta Mk3 9 items (CL), Corsa B 10 items (City).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996 · 9 engines · CL, Ghia, XR2i, CSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Corsa B1993–2000 · 10 engines · City, GLS, Sport, SwingSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Fiesta Mk31989–1996no listings	Opel Corsa B1993–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,743 mm	Length3,729 mm–3,741 mm
Width	Width1,606 mm	Width1,608 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,446 mm	Wheelbase2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–270 l	Trunk volume260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight800 kg–1,000 kg	Curb weight835 kg–1,000 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank46 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1996	Production years1993–2000
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines10
Power	Power37–98 kW (50–133 hp)	Power33–80 kW (45–109 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8	Displacement (l)1.0–1.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.8 D	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6 i Turbo RS	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 1.6i 16V GSi
Top speed	Top speed208 km/h	Top speed193 km/h
Trim levelsCL · City
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · CL	Items in the base trim10 · City
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · RS1800	Items in the top trim20 · GLS
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
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 · Anti-theft0 · 1
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Opel Corsa B?

Length: Ford Fiesta Mk3 3,743 mm, Opel Corsa B 3,741 mm (a 2 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,446 vs 2,443 mm. Boot: 270 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Opel Corsa B?

The most frugal Ford Fiesta Mk3 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.8 D); the most frugal Opel Corsa B 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 D).

Which is more powerful — Ford Fiesta Mk3 or Opel Corsa B?

The strongest Ford Fiesta Mk3 makes 98 kW (133 hp) (1.6 i Turbo RS); the strongest Opel Corsa B 80 kW (109 hp) (1.6i 16V GSi).

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