The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..)
€ 36,800

€ 14,000

€ 36,800
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 (94 Ah) is 6.1 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 14.5 cm taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
1578
1775
2039
1433
1765
1960
1775 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1578 mm
Height
1433 mm
2570
3999
2538
4060
3999 mm
Length
4060 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1055 kg
1670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1550 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
20.08 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
I01
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1199 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 bhp
74 bhp
Opel Corsa 1.2
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 NM
at 2750 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
250 NM
118 NM
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
93 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
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7.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.26 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
7.86 kg/bhp
14.26 kg/bhp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 197 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
69 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
197 MPGe
69 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
No data
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
133 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
133 mi
606 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
41 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 (94 Ah)
41 kWh
77.7 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
350 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
309 L






1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1081 L