Opel Corsa 2015 vs BMW i3 2013
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 75 HP less power than BMW i3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW i3. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.2 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 1400 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.02 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.58 m | |
| Opel Corsa is 2 cm longer than the BMW i3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1100 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage capacity. Opel Corsa has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW i3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW i3, which means Opel Corsa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 8600 | |
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