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Vauxhall Corsa E 1.4 ecoFLEX (90 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)
E Overview:
Vauxhall Corsa (E). With 130 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1159 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.9 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.
The Corsa E received a respectable 4-star Euro NCAP rating, indicating good overall safety performance for its class, particularly in adult occupant protection.
1.4 ecoFLEX (90 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city driving and light commuting, but the automatic transmission dulls acceleration and responsiveness, making it feel sluggish on highways.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel economy for an automatic petrol, slightly less efficient than its manual counterpart due to the gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and modern exterior design
- • Comfortable ride quality (non-VXR models)
- • Decent interior quality for its class
- • Good value proposition, especially on the used market
- • VXR variant offers genuine hot hatch thrills
Cons:
- • Some engines (especially 75hp) lack power for spirited driving
- • Infotainment system can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Steering can lack feedback and feel numb
- • Rear passenger space is average for a supermini
- • Automatic gearbox can be slow and impact efficiency
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(F: June, 2019 - July, 2023).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Corsa |
| Generation: | E |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 ecoFLEX (90 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | November, 2014 |
| End of production: | April, 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 6000 rpm. [0hp less] |
| Power per litre: | 64.4 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 130 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | B14XEL More details about the engine B14XEL |
| Engine displacement: | 1398 |
| 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 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 5.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 73.4 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.4 kg/Hp, 80.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1120-1199 |
| Max. weight: | 1605-1665 |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg |
| Max load: | 466-485 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1090 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 280 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 700-1200 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 540-580 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4021 mm mm [39mm less] |
| Width: | 1736 mm mm [29mm less] |
| Height: | 1481 mm mm [48mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2510 mm mm [28mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1944 mm |
| Front track: | 1472 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm |
| Front overhang: | 881 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 630 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.00 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 | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 88; 185/65 R15 88 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 14; 6.0J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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