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Opel Corsa 1.8 Sport

General information

ModelOpel Corsa 1.8 Sport
Year2000
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.0 litres/100 km (39.20 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power126.70 PS (93 kW or 125 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque165.00 Nm (16.8 kgf-m or 121.7 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed197.0 km/h (122.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1141 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3820 litres (1,009 gallons)
Cargo space260 litres (69 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 260 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 240 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1110 kg (2,447.1 pounds)
Overall length3820 mm (150.4 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity44.0 litres (11.62 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions190.0 g/km
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