The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.2 (11 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa GSi (18 - 19)
€ 12,000

€ 20,000

€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Corsa 1.2 is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Corsa GSi.
Corsa 1.2
Corsa GSi
58.6
67.4
76.5
58.2
68.3
76.5
67.4 in
Width
68.3 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.2 in
98.9
157.4
98.8
158.9
157.4 in
Length
158.9 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Corsa 1.2
Corsa GSi
2469 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
7.73 %

General
Corsa 1.2
Corsa GSi
S07
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Corsa 1.2
Corsa GSi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Corsa 1.2
69 hp
148 hp
Corsa GSi
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Corsa 1.2
85 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Corsa GSi
Performance
Corsa 1.2
Corsa GSi
99 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Corsa 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Corsa GSi
▶ REPLAY
35.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.08 lb/hp
Corsa 1.2
35.78 lb/hp
18.08 lb/hp
Corsa GSi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Corsa 1.2
Corsa GSi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Corsa 1.2
43 mpg
39 mpg
Corsa GSi
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
459 mi
Corsa 1.2
508 mi
459 mi
Corsa GSi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
115.6 kWh
Corsa 1.2
104.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Corsa GSi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Corsa 1.2
Corsa GSi
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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