BMW i3 2013 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| 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: | 0.6 Hybrid | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW i3) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Opel Corsa) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 18.2 seconds | |
| BMW i3 engine produces 27 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Opel Corsa. Despite less power, BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 10.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 0.6 l/100km + 13.5 kWh/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 5.20 € | 9.40 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 9 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.49 m | |
| BMW i3 and Opel Corsa are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 1050 litres | |
| 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 BMW i3 (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`730 kg | 1`545 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`315 kg | 1`130 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 415 kg | 415 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 2800 | |
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