The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 Easytronic (11 - 14)
€ 35,000

€ 13,400

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the BMW i3 (60 Ah) is 2.4 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
62.1
69.9
80.3
58.6
67.4
76.5
69.9 in
Width
67.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
62.1 in
Height
58.6 in
101.2
157.4
98.9
157.4
157.4 in
Length
157.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
12.51 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
I01
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
84 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
84 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
93 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.39 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
29.39 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 161 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
44 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
44 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
91 mi
Range
528 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
528 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
42 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





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