Opel Corsa 3 Doors

1997 – 2000 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany

The Opel Corsa 3 Doors was in production from 1997 to 2000. Ten variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 45 to 109 hp. The lightest version weighs only 837 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.2 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (1997 – 2000), peak power fell from 125 to 109 hp, and minimum weight went down by 30 kg.

Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production1997 – 2000

Variants10

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power45 – 109 hp

0–100 km/h10.0 – 20.0 s

Top speed145 – 192 km/h

Fuel economy5.2 – 7.8 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.2i 5MT FWD (45 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	20.0 s	145	5-Speed manual
1.2L 16V 5AT FWD (65 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	17.0 s	154	5-speed automatic
1.4L 16V 5AT FWD (90 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	13.5 s	172	5-speed automatic
1.0L 12V 5MT FWD (55 HP) 1.0 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	54 hp	18.0 s	150	5-Speed manual
1.4i 5AT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	13.5 s	155	5 speed automatic
1.7L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	60 hp	16.5 s	155	Manual, 5 Speed
1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (65 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	65 hp	14.0 s	163	5-Speed manual
1.5L 5MT FWD (67 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	67 hp	14.0 s	165	5-Speed manual
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	11.0 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (109 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	109 hp	10.0 s	192	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1196 cm3 (73 ci)
Power: 33 KW @ 4600 RPM45 HP @ 4600 RPM44 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM88 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 90.1 mph (145 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 20 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145 R13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1845.3 lbs (837 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.3 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 155 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1196 cm3 (73 ci)
Power: 33 KW @ 4600 RPM45 HP @ 4600 RPM44 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM88 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145 R13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1845.3 lbs (837 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 155 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1196 cm3 (73 ci)
Power: 33 KW @ 4600 RPM45 HP @ 4600 RPM44 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM88 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145 R13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1845.3 lbs (837 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 155 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 973 cm3 (59 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 5600 RPM54 HP @ 5600 RPM54 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 61 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM82 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 93.2 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70R13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1856.3 lbs (842 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 136 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1389 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 5600 RPM60 HP @ 5600 RPM59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM106 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5 speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1900.4 lbs (862 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 176.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1686 cm3 (103 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4400 RPM60 HP @ 4400 RPM59 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque: 83 lb-ft @ 2650 RPM112 Nm @ 2650 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1977.5 lbs (897 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3141.6 lbs (1425 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 137.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1199 cm3 (73 ci)
Power: 48 KW @ 5600 RPM65 HP @ 5600 RPM64 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 81 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM110 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume: 6.2 cuFT (176 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1873.9 lbs (850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 155 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1488 cm3 (91 ci)
Power: 49 KW @ 4600 RPM67 HP @ 4600 RPM66 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 97 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM132 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1999.6 lbs (907 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Highway: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 143.1 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1389 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 6000 RPM90 HP @ 6000 RPM89 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM125 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/65 R14

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1966.5 lbs (892 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3075.4 lbs (1395 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 179 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 80.2 KW @ 6000 RPM109 HP @ 6000 RPM108 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM148 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 12.2 gallons (46.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 119.3 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 HR14

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2076.8 lbs (942 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3119.5 lbs (1415 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 186 g/km

Length3,739 mm

Width1,610 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,441 mm

Curb weight837 – 942 kg

Torque82 – 148 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.