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Opel Corsa E 5-door 1.4 ECOTEC (90 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Opel Corsa:
The Opel Corsa is a supermini car manufactured and marketed by Opel since 1982. The car is known as the Vauxhall Corsa in the United Kingdom. Before General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to PSA Group in 2017, the Corsa was also rebadged under the Chevrolet, Holden and Buick brands.
The Corsa was once the best-selling car in the world in 1998, recording 910,839 sales. At that time, the Corsa assembled on four continents, marketed under five different marques and offered in five body styles. By 2007, over 18 million Corsas had been sold globally....(Read more on Wikipedia)
E 5-door Overview:
Opel Corsa (E 5-door). With 130 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1124 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.9 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 ECOTEC (90 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Similar performance to the standard 1.4 automatic, adequate for city driving but not engaging on open roads.
Fuel Economy
Improved fuel economy over the non-ECOTEC automatic, offering a better balance for urban commuters seeking convenience.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Improved interior quality and design over Corsa D
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on longer journeys
- • Efficient turbocharged petrol engines available
- • Good safety rating (5-star Euro NCAP)
- • Practical 5-door body style with decent boot space
Cons:
- • Base naturally aspirated engines feel underpowered
- • Automatic transmission can be sluggish and less efficient
- • Some interior plastics still feel a bit cheap
- • Infotainment system can be basic on lower trims
- • Rear legroom can be tight for taller passengers
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B: January, 1996 - February, 1997).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | E 5-door |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 ECOTEC (90 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | January, 2015 |
| End of production: | April, 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 64.4 Hp/l [281mm more] |
| Torque: | 130 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B14XEL More details about the engine B14XEL |
| Engine displacement: | 1398 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 5.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 73.4 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.5 kg/Hp, 80.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.6 kg/Nm, 115.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1124 |
| Max. weight: | 1645 |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg |
| Max load: | 521 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1120 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 285 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 800 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 550 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4021 mm mm [281mm more] |
| Width: | 1746 mm mm [136mm more] |
| Height: | 1481 mm mm [61mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2510 mm mm [65mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1944 mm |
| Front track: | 1472 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.00 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 88T; 185/65 R15 88H |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 14; 6.0J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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