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Opel Corsa 1.4

General information

ModelOpel Corsa 1.4
Year2008
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating58.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1363 ccm (83.17 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving5.9 litres/100 km (39.87 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1363 ccm (83.17 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power90.00 PS (66 kW or 89 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke73.4 x 80.6 mm (2.9 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed173.0 km/h (107.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0773 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space285 litres (75 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1165 kg (2,568.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1595 kg (3,516.4 pounds)
Towing weight850 kg (1,873.9 pounds)
Overall length4010 mm (157.9 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity44.0 litres (11.62 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR14305
CO2 emissions125.0 g/km
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