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Vauxhall Corsa C 1.3 CDTi (70 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Vauxhall 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:
Vauxhall Corsa (C). With 170 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1035 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16 s). The top speed reaches 165 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.
The Corsa C achieved a respectable four-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection, performing adequately for its class and era.
1.3 CDTi (70 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic gearbox significantly dulls performance, making it sluggish, especially outside urban areas.
Fuel Economy
Despite the performance compromise, this variant delivers excellent fuel economy for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable to buy and run, especially diesel models
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Easy to drive and maneuver in urban environments
- • Wide range of engines to suit different needs
- • Generally good reliability for its age
Cons:
- • Interior quality can feel basic and dated
- • Some engines (e.g., 1.0i) are significantly underpowered
- • Steering can lack feel and precision
- • Common electrical issues reported by owners
- • Ride comfort can be firm on poorer road surfaces
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(C: 2001 - 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | C |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 CDTi (70 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3-5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 70 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 56.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Z13DT More details about the engine Z13DT |
| Engine displacement: | 1248 |
| 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: | 3.2 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 69.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 18:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.8 kg/Hp, 67.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 164.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1035 |
| Max. weight: | 1520 |
| Max load: | 485 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1050 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 260 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3838 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1646 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1440 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2492 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1425 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 | 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) |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J X 14 |
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