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Opel Corsa D 5-door 1.7 CDTI (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)
D 5-door Overview:
Opel Corsa (D 5-door). With 280 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.2 l/100km). Weighing only 1170 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.7 s). The top speed reaches 190 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.
1.7 CDTI (125 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Strong acceleration and ample power for confident overtaking and highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
Impressive fuel economy given its performance capabilities, offering a great balance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class
- • Spacious interior for a supermini
- • Good range of economical diesel engines
- • Strong Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Stylish and modern design for its era
Cons:
- • Some petrol engines can feel underpowered
- • Interior plastics can feel cheap in lower trims
- • Automatic gearboxes can be sluggish and impact economy
- • Rear visibility can be limited due to thick C-pillars
- • Steering can lack feedback compared to rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(C: October, 2000 - June, 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | D 5-door |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 CDTI (125 Hp) |
| Start of production: | October, 2006 |
| End of production: | February, 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 74.1 Hp/l [182mm more] |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 2300 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Z17DTR More details about the engine Z17DTR |
| Engine displacement: | 1686 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 18:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.2 kg/Nm, 239.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1170 |
| Max. weight: | 1670 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1100 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 285 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3999 mm mm [182mm more] |
| Width: | 1737 mm mm [91mm more] |
| Height: | 1488 mm mm [48mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2511 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Front track: | 1485 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1478 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| 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 |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension |
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