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Opel Corsa 1.0 Twinport

General information

ModelOpel Corsa 1.0 Twinport
Year2005
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating53.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size998 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving5.3 litres/100 km (44.38 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement998 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power60.00 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
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed156.0 km/h (96.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)16.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0642 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3820 litres (1,009 gallons)
Cargo space260 litres (69 gallons)
Optional cargo space1060 litres (280 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight935 kg (2,061.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1430 kg (3,152.6 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length3820 mm (150.4 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 inches)
Fuel capacity44.0 litres (11.62 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
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