The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (11 - 14)
€ 19,400

€ 12,000

€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Corsa 1.5 Diesel is 2.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Corsa 1.2.
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Corsa 1.2
56.4
69.5
77.2
58.6
67.4
76.5
69.5 in
Width
67.4 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
99.9
159.8
98.9
157.4
159.8 in
Length
157.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Corsa 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.85 %

General
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Corsa 1.2
U
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Corsa 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
101 hp
69 hp
Corsa 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
184 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Corsa 1.2
Performance
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Corsa 1.2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Corsa 1.5 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Corsa 1.2
▶ REPLAY
25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.78 lb/hp
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
25.43 lb/hp
35.78 lb/hp
Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
74 mpg
43 mpg
Corsa 1.2
64 mpg
city
33 mpg
81 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
796 mi
Range
508 mi
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
796 mi
508 mi
Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
65.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Corsa 1.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







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