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Chevrolet Corsa Wagon (GM 4200) 1.6 i 16V (101 Hp)
Overall Rating
Chevrolet 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 was 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)
Wagon (GM 4200) Overview:
Chevrolet Corsa (Wagon (GM 4200)). With 145 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1035 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 i 16V (101 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most potent engine in the lineup, providing respectable acceleration and making highway driving more comfortable and responsive for its class.
Fuel Economy
Decent for a petrol engine of its size and power, but will be thirstier than the diesel option, particularly under spirited driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and versatile cargo space for its size
- • Economical diesel engine option for low running costs
- • Compact dimensions make it easy to maneuver and park in urban areas
- • Generally reliable and inexpensive to maintain
- • Good value for money on the used car market
Cons:
- • Modest performance, especially with the smaller engines
- • Dated safety features compared to newer vehicles
- • Basic interior quality and limited refinement
- • Not particularly engaging to drive
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Wagon (GM 4200): 1997 - 2002).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | Wagon (GM 4200) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i 16V (101 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 101 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 63.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 145 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| 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: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.25 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 97.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 140.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1035 |
| Max. weight: | 1495 |
| Max load: | 460 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1215 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 400 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4025 mm mm [31mm less] |
| Width: | 1610 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Height: | 1390 mm mm [18mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2445 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Front track: | 1385 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1390 mm |
| 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 | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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