The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 36,800

€ 18,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 (94 Ah) is 2.4 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
14.4 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
93 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.83 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
16.83 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 164 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
32 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
164 MPGe
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
133 mi
Range
383 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
133 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
41 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





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