The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI (11 - 14)
€ 35,000

€ 15,700

€ 35,000
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. 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 1.3 CDTI
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 1.3 CDTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.51 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
I01
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 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
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
94 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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
53 mpg
( 60 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 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
60 MPGe
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
91 mi
Range
636 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
636 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





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