The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S XTronic (11 - 13)
€ 19,700

€ 17,000

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo is 8.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S.
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
58.6
68.4
76.5
59.6
65.9
73.8
68.4 in
Width
65.9 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.8 in
58.6 in
Height
59.6 in
98.9
157.4
96.5
148.8
157.4 in
Length
148.8 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2337 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3373 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
8.6 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
S07
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with compressor
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
148 hp
97 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.09 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
17.28 lb/hp
24.09 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
383 mi
Range
510 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
383 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
138.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Nissan Micra 1.2 DIG-S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft






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