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Opel Corsa C 1.4 16V (90 Hp) Automatic
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)
C Overview:
Opel Corsa (C). With 125 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1020 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13 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.
Achieved a respectable 4-star rating for adult occupant protection in its 2002 Euro NCAP test, which was a good performance for a supermini of its era.
1.4 16V (90 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is noticeably dulled by the automatic gearbox, making it less responsive than the manual version.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption compared to the manual 1.4L, impacting overall running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and compact size for city driving
- • Wide range of fuel-efficient engines, especially diesels
- • Affordable to buy and run, good value for money
- • Decent handling for its class
- • Good interior space for a supermini
Cons:
- • Some engines can feel underpowered (e.g., 1.0L, 1.7 DI)
- • Interior plastics can feel cheap and dated
- • Known issues with power steering pumps and coil packs on some models
- • Not the most refined ride compared to some rivals
- • Automatic gearboxes can be sluggish and less economical
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(F: November, 2021 - July, 2023).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | C |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 16V (90 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | October, 2000 |
| End of production: | June, 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3-5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 6000 rpm. [0hp less] |
| Power per litre: | 64.8 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 125 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Z14XE More details about the engine Z14XE |
| Engine displacement: | 1389 |
| 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: | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1020 |
| Max. weight: | 1500 |
| Max load: | 480 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1060 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 260 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3817 mm mm [243mm less] |
| Width: | 1646 mm mm [119mm less] |
| Height: | 1440 mm mm [7mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2491 mm mm [47mm less] |
| Front track: | 1429 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best 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 | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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