The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..) vs. BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 14,000

€ 38,000

€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 Opel Corsa 1.2 is 1.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the BMW i3 (120 Ah).
Opel Corsa 1.2
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
56.4
69.5
77.2
62.1
69.9
80.3
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.4 in
Height
62.1 in
99.9
159.8
101.2
157.9
159.8 in
Length
157.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.2
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
21.55 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.2
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
U
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.2
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
74 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
74 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
87 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.2
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
108 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
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31.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
31.43 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.2
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 158 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.)
Opel Corsa 1.2
57 mpg
158 MPGe
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
49 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
606 mi
Range
180 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
606 mi
180 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
42.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
77.7 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.2
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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