BMW Z1 (1988 – 1991) vs Volkswagen Corrado (1989 – 1995): specs compared
The Volkswagen Corrado is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 170 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,114 kg against 1,250 kg. At 4,050 mm, the Volkswagen Corrado is 100 mm longer than the BMW Z1.
| Specification |
BMW
Z1
1988 – 1991
|
Volkswagen
Corrado
1989 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1991 | 1989 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 hp | 116 – 190 hp |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 166 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 6.9 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 196 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 L/100 km | 7.8 – 25.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,950 mm | 4,050 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,278 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 kg | 1,114 – 1,161 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.