The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (11 - 14)
€ 19,800

€ 12,000

€ 19,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and height, but the Corsa 1.7 CDTI is 0.9 inches wider.
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
58.6
68.4
76.5
58.6
67.4
76.5
68.4 in
Width
67.4 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
98.9
157.4
98.9
157.4
157.4 in
Length
157.4 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
16.42 %

General
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
S07
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 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
69 hp
Corsa 1.2
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Corsa 1.2
Performance
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Corsa 1.2
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23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.78 lb/hp
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
23.08 lb/hp
35.78 lb/hp
Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
51 mpg
43 mpg
Corsa 1.2
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
608 mi
Range
508 mi
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
608 mi
508 mi
Corsa 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






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