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Opel Corsa D (Facelift 2011) 3-door 1.6 LER (192 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)
D (Facelift 2011) 3-door Overview:
Opel Corsa (D (Facelift 2011) 3-door). With 230 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1203 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.2 s). The top speed reaches 225 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.
1.6 LER (192 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A powerful, performance-focused engine delivering strong acceleration, though the automatic gearbox might slightly temper the raw feel.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a hot hatch engine, fuel economy is secondary to performance, resulting in higher consumption figures.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish design (facelift)
- • Good range of economical engines
- • Practical interior for its size
- • Solid handling and ride comfort
- • Strong Euro NCAP safety rating
Cons:
- • Interior plastics can feel cheap on lower trims
- • Rear visibility is somewhat limited
- • Smaller engines can feel underpowered on highways
- • Automatic gearbox can be sluggish
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(C (facelift 2003): 2003 - June, 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | D (Facelift 2011) 3-door |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 LER (192 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2011 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 192 Hp @ 5850 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 120.2 Hp/l [160mm more] |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 1950-5850 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | A16LER More details about the engine A16LER |
| 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: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.3 kg/Hp, 159.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 191.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1203 |
| Max. weight: | 1703 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1050 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 285 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3999 mm mm [160mm more] |
| Width: | 1737 mm mm [91mm more] |
| Height: | 1488 mm mm [48mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2511 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1944 mm |
| Front track: | 1485 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1478 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 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 | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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