The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..)
€ 39,500

€ 14,000

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Opel Corsa 1.2
62.1
69.9
80.3
56.4
69.5
77.2
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
62.1 in
Height
56.4 in
101.2
157.4
99.9
159.8
157.4 in
Length
159.8 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Opel Corsa 1.2
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
25.45 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Opel Corsa 1.2
I01
Generation
U
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Opel Corsa 1.2
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Opel Corsa 1.2
93 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.57 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 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
57 mpg
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
153 MPGe
57 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
No data
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
88 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
606 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
77.7 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
77.7 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft






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