The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.4 Automatic (14 - 19)
€ 35,000

€ 14,600

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,600
ⓘ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 (60 Ah) is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.4.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.4
62.1
69.9
80.3
58.2
68.3
76.5
69.9 in
Width
68.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
62.1 in
Height
58.2 in
101.2
157.4
98.8
158.3
157.4 in
Length
158.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
9.14 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.4
I01
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
89 hp
Opel Corsa 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.4
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.4
93 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Corsa 1.4
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.4
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
40 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
40 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.4
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
91 mi
Range
474 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
474 mi
Opel Corsa 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.4
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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