The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..)
€ 19,000

€ 14,000

€ 19,000
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 slightly. The Corsa 1.7 CDTI is 2.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Corsa 1.2.
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
58.6
67.4
76.5
56.4
69.5
77.2
67.4 in
Width
69.5 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.6 in
Height
56.4 in
98.9
157.4
99.9
159.8
157.4 in
Length
159.8 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
2862 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
536 lb
18.73 %

General
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
S07
Generation
U
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 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5750 rpm
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
74 hp
Corsa 1.2
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Corsa 1.2
Performance
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Corsa 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Corsa 1.2
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22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
22.36 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
57 mpg
Corsa 1.2
42 mpg
city
49 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
606 mi
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
621 mi
606 mi
Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
77.7 kWh
Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft







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