The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
€ 19,800

€ 35,000

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI is 3.8 cm narrower and 9 cm lower.
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
1488
1737
1944
1578
1775
2039
1737 mm
Width
1775 mm
1944 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1488 mm
Height
1578 mm
2511
3999
2570
3999
3999 mm
Length
3999 mm
2511 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1630 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.48 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
S07
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
128 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
300 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.62 kg/bhp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
10.47 kg/bhp
7.62 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 193 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
69 MPGe
193 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
50 mpg
city
No data
72 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
608 mi
Range
91 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
608 mi
91 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
94.6 kWh
42 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
350 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
260 L





1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L