Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
The fourth generation of the Corsa was introduced in 2006. It had the world premiere in London and the sales started immediately, with big success on the market.
The Corsa was a joint development between General Motors and Fiat. While the Italians produced the Fiat Punto and the Alfa Romeo MiTo, Opel got the Corsa. It even had some engines from Italy, but not the design. The exterior was Opel's project.
Compared to its predecessor, the new generation was bigger and its headlights swept-back on the fenders left the impression of a compact-sized car. The side view resembled its bigger sibling Astra. The rear doors had that specific cut at the C-pillar that brought that idea. In the back, the elliptic taillights were mounted above the rear bumper to be protected from parking, low-speed crashes.
Inside, the Corsa offered good space for four adults. The rear doors made access to the bench easier. In the front, the two seats were placed higher so the driver could have a better view on the road. But the rather dull dashboard, with a center stack that looked like a sad robot with the round vents in the middle, was not as pleasant as the rest of the car.
With a McPherson suspension in the front and a semi-independent one for the rear, the Corsa was a typical city vehicle. It was offered with a choice of gasoline and diesel engines from both car-makers. It was available with a 5- or 6-speed manual, depending on the engine. There was also an option for a 4-speed automatic or a 6-speed automated, with an electronically controlled clutch.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 12V 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 998 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5600 RPM 60 HP @ 5600 RPM 59 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 88 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.6 gallons (43.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.2 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: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3406.1 lbs (1545 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 134 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1229 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5600 RPM 80 HP @ 5600 RPM 79 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 110 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.6 gallons (43.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104.4 mph (168 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 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: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 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: | 11.6 gallons (43.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 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: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2343.5 lbs (1063 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3450.2 lbs (1565 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 142 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L CDTI 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1248 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4000 RPM 75 HP @ 4000 RPM 74 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 170 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.6 gallons (43.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 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: | 185/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/58.3 in (1,481/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.8 in (2510 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.1 cuFT (286 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2502.2 lbs (1135 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3626.6 lbs (1645 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 124 g/km |