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Opel Karl 1.0 (75 Hp) Easytronic
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Opel Karl:
The Opel Karl is a city car with a hatchback manufactured by GM Korea and marketed by Opel as a rebadged and restyled variant of the fourth-generation Chevrolet Spark , replacing the Suzuki-sourced Agila in Opel's range. Named after Adam Opel's eldest son Carl, the city car was discontinued following the sale of Opel to PSA Group in 2019. General Motors marketed a rebadged variant in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Viva, resurrecting an old nameplate from 1963 to 1979.
The Karl is a rebadged and restyled variant of the fourth-generation Chevrolet Spark, manufactured in South Korea. With fuel consumption reaching 4. 3 L/100 km , the Karl's 1. 0 L three-cylinder direct injection engine making 55 kW is from the GM engine family. Dimensionally very similar to its predecessor, it is 115 mm lower, making it almost the same size as the more expensive three-door Opel Adam....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Karl Overview:
Opel Karl (Karl). With 95 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.55 l/100km). Weighing only 864 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.9 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.
The Opel Karl achieved a respectable 4-star Euro NCAP rating in 2015, indicating good protection for adult and child occupants, though not class-leading in all areas.
1.0 (75 Hp) Easytronic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Slightly more power but slower acceleration due to the Easytronic automated manual gearbox, which can be jerky and unrefined.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy, making it one of the most efficient options in the lineup, especially for an automatic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact size ideal for city driving and parking
- • Good fuel economy across the engine lineup
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Practical interior space for its segment
- • Light steering for easy maneuverability
Cons:
- • Limited engine power, especially on highways
- • Basic interior materials and infotainment
- • Easytronic gearbox can be unrefined and slow
- • Small boot capacity
- • Not the most engaging driving experience
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Karl: January, 2018 - March, 2019).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Karl |
| Generation: | Karl |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 (75 Hp) Easytronic |
| Start of production: | June, 2015 |
| End of production: | March, 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 95 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B10XE More details about the engine B10XE |
| Engine displacement: | 999 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 4.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.6-5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.8-3.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.5-4.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.5 kg/Hp, 86.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.1 kg/Nm, 110 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 864 |
| Max. weight: | 1353 |
| Max load: | 489 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1013 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 206 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3675 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1604 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Height: | 1476 mm mm [9mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2385 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1698 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1876 mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1418 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 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 | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Easytronic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 165/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 5J x 14 |
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