Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
The third generation of the Corsa was unveiled in 1999 as a 2000 model and it was the smallest car offered by the German car-maker on the European market. It was available in three or five-door configurations.
The small-segment hatchback market in Europe was highly contested in the 2000s by most of the car-makers, from Italy, Japan, France, and Germany. It was a highly competitive segment and important due to its high volume. The Corsa itself was sold in more than 500.000 units a year and that made it an important player in the segment.
The new “edge” design trend affected the little 5-door Corsa and the designers installed bigger headlights with an angle toward the grille. The small doors provided access for both front and rear seats. Right behind the rear doors, a small, and narrow, a vertical side window was included in the C-pillar. That was a Corsa-specific feature in the small-segment. To protect the taillights from scratches and parking bumps, they were installed on the C-pillars.
Inside, the car featured good amenities for its segment, even though the base model didn't feature power-windows or air-conditioning. Moving up to the trim level and options list, the Corsa was fitted with a good sound system with CD-player, on-board computer, and four power-windows.
The Corsa was available with a wide choice of engines ranged between 1.0-liter and 1.7 liters, both gasoline, and two turbodiesels. The standard transmission for the entire range was with a 5-speed manual. There was an option for a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed automated (Easytronic). The top of the range engine, 1.8-liter gasoline, was available only for the 3-door version.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (58 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 973 cm3 |
Power: | 43 KW @ 5600 RPM 58 HP @ 5600 RPM 58 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 63 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 85 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/80 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150.4 in (3820 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1995.2 lbs (905 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3097.5 lbs (1405 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 135 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1229 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5600 RPM 75 HP @ 5600 RPM 74 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 110 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/80 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150.4 in (3820 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2061.3 lbs (935 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3152.6 lbs (1430 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.9 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 151 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1364 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5600 RPM 90 HP @ 5600 RPM 89 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 125 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150.4 in (3820 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2145.1 lbs (973 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.7 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L D 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1686 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4400 RPM 65 HP @ 4400 RPM 64 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 130 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100.7 mph (162 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150.4 in (3820 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2248.7 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3318 lbs (1505 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L DTi 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1686 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4400 RPM 75 HP @ 4400 RPM 74 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 165 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150.4 in (3820 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/55.9 in (1,430/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2292.8 lbs (1040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |