BMW i3 2017 vs Opel Corsa 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | Electric | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 34 HP more power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 10 NM less than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| 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: | 4.01 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW i3 is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1042 litres | |
| BMW i3 has 7 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.8 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`670 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 14 800 | |
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