Opel Corsa 2006 1.0-12V

Opel Corsa 2006 1.0 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Corsa 2006 1.0-12V has been produced from August, 2006 to January, 2010. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.0 litres, which produces power of 60 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 88 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 3-cylinder 12-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 4 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 1.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3 litres.

Opel Corsa 2006 1.0-12V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Corsa 2006 1.0-12V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 18 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 150 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Corsa 2006 1.0-12V fuel consumption is 5.6 litres per 100km (17.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 7.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 6.3 litres per 100 km, which is 13% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Corsa fuel consumption.

Opel Corsa safety

During safety testing Opel Corsa has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Corsa is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Corsa got three stars.

Opel Corsa 2006

Opel Corsa 2006 1.0-12V technical data

Model: Opel Corsa 1.0-12V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2006. August ... 2010. January 
Engine: 998 cm3 Petrol, 3 cylinders CO2 emissions: 134 g/km
Power: 60 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 88 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 150 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 18.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 (combined) 7.3 (urban) 4.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.3 l/100km (37.3 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: 10.4 meters
Ground clearance: 150 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 285 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1100 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1545 kg

Opel Corsa 2006 1.0-12V engine Z10XEP

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 998 cm3
Number of cylinders 3
Bore (cylinder diameter) 73.4 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 78.6 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 2006 1.0-12V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3 litres (3.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 4.6 litres (4.9 quarts)
Power 60 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 88 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2003
Duration of production 6 years

All Opel Corsa hatchback [2006 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Corsa 2006 1.0-12V Aug 2006 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 60 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2006 1.2-16V Aug 2006 — Jan 2010 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2006 1.2-16V Aug 2006 — Jan 2010 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 5.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2006 1.2 1.3 CDTi Aug 2006 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.2 Diesel 75 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2006 1.2 1.3 CDTi Aug 2006 — Jan 2010 1.2 Diesel 90 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Corsa 2009 1.2 LPG Jan 2009 — Dec 2010 1.2 LPG 80 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2006 1.4-16V Aug 2006 — Jan 2010 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2006 1.4-16V Aug 2006 — Jan 2010 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Corsa 2009 1.4i 16V LPG ecoFLEX Jan 2009 — Dec 2010 1.4 LPG 90 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2008 1.6 Turbo Mai 2008 — Jan 2010

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds

1.6 Petrol 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2006 1.7 CDTi Aug 2006 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull diesel version (125 HP)

1.7 Diesel 125 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Opel Corsa 2006 reviews
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