Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V

Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V has been produced from August, 2003 to August, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 125 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 410 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Opel Corsa 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 179 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V fuel consumption is 5.9 litres per 100km (16.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 7.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 44 litres or 11.62 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 6.7 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Corsa fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Opel Corsa versions - with automatic gearbox (Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V AT), and with automatic gearbox (Opel Corsa 2003 1.4-16V AT) available:
  • Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 13 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 2 litres per 100 km or 34 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km
  • Opel Corsa 2003 1.4-16V AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 5.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km
Opel Corsa 2003

Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V technical data

Model: Opel Corsa 1.4 16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. August ... 2006. August 
Engine: 1364 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 142 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 125 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 179 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 (combined) 7.9 (urban) 4.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100km (35.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 44 litres (11.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.84m (length) 1.65m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Ground clearance: 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 260 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1060 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1505 kg

Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V engine Z14XEP

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1364 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 73.4 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 90 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 125 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2003
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Meriva Opel Combo

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Opel Corsa hatchback [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Corsa 2003 1.0 12V Aug 2003 — Dec 2005 1.0 Petrol 60 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2005 1.0-12V Aug 2005 — Aug 2006 1.0 Petrol 60 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.0-12V Aug 2003 — Dec 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 60 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2005 1.0-12V Aug 2005 — Aug 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 60 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.2 16V Aug 2003 — Aug 2004 1.2 Petrol 75 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.2-16V Aug 2003 — Aug 2004 1.2 Petrol 75 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2004 1.2-16V Aug 2004 — Aug 2006 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2004 1.2-16V Aug 2004 — Aug 2006 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2005 1.2-16V Aug 2005 — Aug 2006 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.2 1.3 CDTI Aug 2003 — Aug 2006 1.2 Diesel 70 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.2 1.3 CDTi Aug 2003 — Aug 2006

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.2 Diesel 70 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V Aug 2003 — Aug 2006 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.4-16V Aug 2003 — Aug 2006 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 5.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.7 CDTI Aug 2003 — Aug 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (101 HP)

1.7 Diesel 101 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.8 16V Aug 2003 — Aug 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 reviews
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