The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..)
€ 41,600

€ 14,000

€ 41,600
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 i3s (120 Ah) is 2.1 inches shorter, an inch wider and 5.4 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
61.8
70.5
80.3
56.4
69.5
77.2
70.5 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
61.8 in
Height
56.4 in
101.2
157.7
99.9
159.8
157.7 in
Length
159.8 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
22.7 %

General
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
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 i3s (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
181 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
199 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
99 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
16.62 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽
( 148 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 i3s (120 Ah)
148 MPGe
57 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
No data
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
168 mi
Range
606 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
168 mi
606 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
45.5 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 i3s (120 Ah)
45.5 kWh
77.7 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 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