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Opel Corsa 1.2

General information

ModelOpel Corsa 1.2
Year2000
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating62.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1199 ccm (73.16 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.3 litres/100 km (37.34 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.2 litres/100 km (45.23 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1199 ccm (73.16 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power65.00 PS (48 kW or 64 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque112.00 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.1:1
Bore x stroke72.5 x 72.6 mm (2.9 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0751 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3820 litres (1,009 gallons)
Cargo space260 litres (69 gallons)
Optional cargo space1410 litres (373 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight865 kg (1,907.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1870 kg (4,122.6 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length3820 mm (150.4 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2610 mm (102.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions148.9 g/km
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