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Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport

General information

ModelOpel Corsa 1.2 Twinport
Year2005
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating73.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1229 ccm (74.99 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving5.8 litres/100 km (40.56 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Optional front air bags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1229 ccm (74.99 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power80.00 PS (59 kW or 79 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque110.00 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke73.4 x 72.6 mm (2.9 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0792 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3/5
Passenger space4760 litres (1,258 gallons)
Cargo space260 litres (69 gallons)
Optional cargo space1060 litres (280 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1010 kg (2,226.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1430 kg (3,152.6 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length3850 mm (151.6 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2700 mm (106.3 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR11855
Service interval30,000 km
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