Opel Corsa 2011 1.2

Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.2 litres, which produces power of 85 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 115 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 210 up to 360 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Corsa 1.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 172 km/h.

Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 fuel consumption is 5.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (18.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 6.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 6.8 litres per 100 km, which is 28% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Corsa fuel consumption.

Opel Corsa safety

During safety testing Opel Corsa has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Corsa is evaluated with good rate 79 from 100, children safety: good mark - 77 from 100, for pedestrian protection Opel Corsa got 71 points from 100.
Opel Corsa safety equipment has been rated as average - 56 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Opel Corsa version with automatic gearbox (Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.3 seconds later (in 14.9 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 5.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 6.9 litres per 100 km.
Opel Corsa 2011

Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 technical data

Model: Opel Corsa 1.2
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2011. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 1229 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 124 g/km
Power: 85 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 115 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 172 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.3 (combined) 6.9 (urban) 4.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km (34.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.00m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters
Ground clearance: 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 285 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1050 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1555 kg

Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 engine A12XER

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 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 1229 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 73.4 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 72.6 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 2011 1.2 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power 85 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 115 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Chevrolet Aveo Opel Adam

All Opel Corsa hatchback [2011 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Corsa 2011 1.0

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 65 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2012 1.2 ecoFLEX Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 70 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 1.2 Petrol 85 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2011 1.2

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 85 HP 5.1 l/100km Automatic (6)
Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 1.3 CDTI 1.2 Diesel 75 HP 4.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 1.3 CDTI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.2 Diesel 95 HP 3.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 LPG Jan 2011 — Dec 2014 1.2 LPG 85 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2011 1.4 1.4 Petrol 100 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2011 1.4 1.4 Petrol 100 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Corsa 2011 1.6 LER Jan 2011 — Dec 2014

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

1.6 Petrol 192 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Corsa 2011 1.6 LER Jan 2011 — Dec 2014

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

1.6 Petrol 192 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Corsa 2011 1.7 DTS Jan 2011 — Dec 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (130 HP)

1.7 Diesel 130 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Corsa 2011 reviews
Alfa Romeo Audi BMW Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen Dacia Dodge Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Infiniti Isuzu Jaguar Jeep Kia Lada (VAZ) Land Rover Lexus Mazda Mercedes Mini Mitsubishi Moskvich Nissan Opel Peugeot Porsche Renault Rover SAAB Seat Skoda Smart Subaru Suzuki Toyota Volkswagen Volvo
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv