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Opel Corsa C 1.8 16V (125 Hp)
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 170 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1015 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 202 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.
1.8 16V (125 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful engine, offering brisk acceleration and strong highway performance for a supermini.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption compared to other trims, but acceptable for its performance output.
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(B Kasten: 1999 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | C |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 16V (125 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 69.6 Hp/l [209mm less] |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Z18XE More details about the engine Z18XE |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| 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: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 5.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.2 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: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 202 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 167.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1015 |
| Max. weight: | 1530 |
| Max load: | 515 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1060 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 260 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3817 mm mm [209mm less] |
| Width: | 1646 mm mm [36mm more] |
| Height: | 1440 mm mm [25mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2491 mm mm [48mm more] |
| Front track: | 1415 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1410 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 | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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