The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 38,000

€ 15,700

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
62.1
69.9
80.3
58.3
68.7
76.5
69.9 in
Width
68.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
62.1 in
Height
58.3 in
101.2
157.9
98.8
158.3
157.9 in
Length
158.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2727 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
8.03 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
I01
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.85 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
36.85 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg
( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
66 MPGe
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
180 mi
Range
699 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
699 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Environmental Impact
42.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft