Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Opel Corsa E 3-door 1.2 (70 Hp)
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 3-door Overview:
Opel Corsa (E 3-door). With 115 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.3 l/100km). Weighing only 1060 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16 s). The top speed reaches 162 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.
1.2 (70 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Basic and underpowered, struggling with acceleration, especially outside of urban environments. Best suited for relaxed city driving.
Fuel Economy
Modest fuel economy for its power output, not particularly outstanding given the lack of performance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Wide range of efficient and powerful engines available
- • Comfortable ride quality for a supermini
- • Improved interior quality and technology over previous generation
- • Practical and spacious for its class
- • Good value for money
Cons:
- • Base engines can feel underpowered
- • Some interior plastics still feel a bit cheap
- • Rear passenger space can be tight for adults on longer journeys
- • Steering can lack feedback in some trims
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(D 3-door: March, 2007 - October, 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | E 3-door |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 (70 Hp) |
| Start of production: | May, 2018 |
| End of production: | June, 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 70 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 57 Hp/l [19mm less] |
| Torque: | 115 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | D12XEL More details about the engine D12XEL |
| Engine displacement: | 1229 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| 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: | 72.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.2-7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.8-5.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.6-5.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6d-Temp |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 162 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.1 kg/Hp, 66 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1060 |
| Max. weight: | 1590 |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg |
| Max load: | 530 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1090 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 280 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 700 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 540 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4021 mm mm [19mm less] |
| Width: | 1736 mm mm [23mm more] |
| Height: | 1479 mm mm [9mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2510 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1944 mm |
| Front track: | 1472 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 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 | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14; 185/65 R15; 195/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 14; 15; 16 |
Was the Opel Corsa what you expected? Let us know!