Opel Corsa 5 Doors

1997 – 2000 5 Doors · Hatchback Germany

Opel built the Corsa 5 Doors from 1997 to 2000. Eight variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 45 to 125 hp. The lightest version weighs only 867 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.2 L/100 km. Against its predecessor (1993 – 1997), peak power rose from 106 to 125 hp, and minimum weight went up by 47 kg.

Body style5 Doors · Hatchback

Production1997 – 2000

Variants8

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power45 – 125 hp

0–100 km/h9.0 – 20.0 s

Top speed145 – 203 km/h

Fuel economy5.2 – 7.9 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
1.0L 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 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	15.0 s	155	5-Speed manual
1.7L D 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	60 hp	16.5 s	155	5-Speed manual
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 TD 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
1.8L Ecootec 5MT FWD (125 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	9.0 s	203	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: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 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: 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: 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1911.4 lbs (867 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3075.4 lbs (1395 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: 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: 11.9 gallons (45.0 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: 165/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1922.4 lbs (872 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3042.4 lbs (1380 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 @ 5400 RPM60 HP @ 5400 RPM59 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM106 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15 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: 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1966.5 lbs (892 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3086.5 lbs (1400 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: 11.9 gallons (45.0 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: 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: 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2043.7 lbs (927 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3207.7 lbs (1455 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: 11.9 gallons (45.0 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: 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1940.1 lbs (880 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3086.5 lbs (1400 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: 11.9 gallons (45.0 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: 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2065.7 lbs (937 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3229.8 lbs (1465 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: 11.9 gallons (45.0 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: 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2028.3 lbs (920 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3141.6 lbs (1425 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: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 91.9 KW @ 6000 RPM125 HP @ 6000 RPM123 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 122 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM165 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System: Electronic Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/55 R15 H

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/54.7 in (1,389/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.1 in (2441 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2065.7 lbs (937 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3229.8 lbs (1465 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 190 g/km

Length3,739 mm

Width1,610 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,441 mm

Curb weight867 – 937 kg

Torque82 – 165 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.