Chevrolet Corsa Sedan (GM 4200) 1.6 i 16V (102 Hp)


Overall Rating

5.8 / 10
Safety 2.0 / 5
Engine 2.0 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 2.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Chevrolet 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)

Sedan (GM 4200) Overview:

Chevrolet Corsa (Sedan (GM 4200)). With 145 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.1 l/100km). Weighing only 1025 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.6 s). The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.6 i 16V (102 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

The 1.6i 16V engine significantly improves performance, offering strong acceleration and making the Corsa Sedan much more capable on highways and for overtaking.

Fuel Economy

While more powerful, its fuel economy remains respectable for a 1.6L engine of its generation, balancing power with reasonable running costs.

Best Use Case: Mixed / Highway

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Good value for money and low running costs
  • • Simple, robust mechanics leading to decent reliability
  • • Compact size makes it easy to maneuver and park in urban areas
  • • Generous trunk space for its class
  • • Widely available parts and service in target markets

Cons:

  • • Basic safety features by modern standards
  • • Limited performance from the base 1.0L engine
  • • Dated interior design and materials
  • • Lack of refinement and noise insulation
  • • Not designed for high-speed highway cruising

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Chevrolet
Model:Corsa
Generation:Sedan (GM 4200)
Modification (Engine):1.6 i 16V (102 Hp)
Start of production:1994
End of production:2002
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:102 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre:63.8 Hp/l
Torque:145 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement:1598
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
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:79 mm
Piston Stroke:81.5 mm
Compression ratio:9.8:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:8.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:5.6 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:10.6 sec
Maximum speed:190 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:10 kg/Hp, 99.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.1 kg/Nm, 141.5 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:10.1 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1025
Max. weight:1445
Max load:420
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:540 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:390 l
Fuel tank capacity:46 l
Size:
Length:4025 mm
Width:1610 mm
Height:1390 mm
Wheelbase:2445 mm
Front track:1385 mm
Rear (Back) track:1390 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size185/60 R14
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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