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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 210 000 and 360 000 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 automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 172 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 fuel consumption is 5.1 litres per 100km (19.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 6.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100 km, which is 35% 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.

Opel Corsa 2011 1.2 technical data
Model: | Opel Corsa 1.2 | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2011. January ... 2015. January | ||
Engine: | 1229 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 119 g/km |
Power: | 85 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 115 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 172 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 (combined) 6.5 (urban) 4.2 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km (34.1 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 | ||
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 |
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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 |
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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) |