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Opel Corsa 1.0

General information

ModelOpel Corsa 1.0
Year2008
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating58.3 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 driving5.6 litres/100 km (42.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Optional front air bags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement998 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power60.7 PS (45 kW or 60 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)18.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0533 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4610 litres (1,218 gallons)
Cargo space285 litres (75 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1145 kg (2,524.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1565 kg (3,450.2 pounds)
Towing weight500 kg (1,102.3 pounds)
Overall length4010 mm (157.9 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity44.0 litres (11.62 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR11304
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions135.0 g/km
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