BMW i3 2013 vs Opel Corsa 2015
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 75 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.2 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Corsa) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW i3 is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 5400 | |
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