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Opel Corsa 1.0 Eco Easytronic

General information

ModelOpel Corsa 1.0 Eco Easytronic
Year2001
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating56.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size998 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving6.7 litres/100 km (35.37 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.1 litres/100 km (46.58 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.2 litres/100 km (56.68 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement998 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power59.80 PS (44 kW or 59 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque88.00 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke73.4 x 78.6 mm (2.9 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed159.0 km/h (98.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)18.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0595 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4430 litres (1,170 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 240 mm
Rear brakesDrums, 200 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1005 kg (2,215.6 pounds)
Overall length3820 mm (150.4 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity44.0 litres (11.62 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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