Opel Corsa 2003 1.0 12V

Opel Corsa 2003 1.0 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Corsa 2003 1.0 12V has been produced from August, 2003 to December, 2005. 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 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 2003 1.0 12V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Corsa 2003 1.0 12V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 16 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 156 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Corsa 2003 1.0 12V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.3 litres per 100km (18.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 44 litres or 11.62 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 6 litres per 100 km, which is 13% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Corsa fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Opel Corsa versions - with automatic gearbox (Opel Corsa 2003 1.0-12V AT), and with automatic gearbox (Opel Corsa 2005 1.0-12V AT) available:
  • Opel Corsa 2003 1.0-12V AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 18 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 5.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 5.7 litres per 100 km
  • Opel Corsa 2005 1.0-12V AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 18 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 5.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 6.0 litres per 100 km
Opel Corsa 2003

Opel Corsa 2003 1.0 12V technical data

Model: Opel Corsa 1.0 12V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. August ... 2005. December 
Engine: 998 cm3 Petrol, 3 cylinders CO2 emissions: 127 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)
Maximum speed: 156 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 16.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.3 (combined) 6.9 (urban) 4.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6 l/100km (39.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 44 litres (11.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.84m (length) 1.65m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Ground clearance: 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 260 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1060 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1405 kg

Opel Corsa 2003 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 2003 1.0 12V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3 litres (3.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 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 [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Corsa 2003 1.0 12V Aug 2003 — Dec 2005 1.0 Petrol 60 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2005 1.0-12V Aug 2005 — Aug 2006 1.0 Petrol 60 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.0-12V Aug 2003 — Dec 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 60 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2005 1.0-12V Aug 2005 — Aug 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 60 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.2 16V Aug 2003 — Aug 2004 1.2 Petrol 75 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.2-16V Aug 2003 — Aug 2004 1.2 Petrol 75 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2004 1.2-16V Aug 2004 — Aug 2006 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2004 1.2-16V Aug 2004 — Aug 2006 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2005 1.2-16V Aug 2005 — Aug 2006 1.2 Petrol 80 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.2 1.3 CDTI Aug 2003 — Aug 2006 1.2 Diesel 70 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.2 1.3 CDTi Aug 2003 — Aug 2006

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.2 Diesel 70 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V Aug 2003 — Aug 2006 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.4-16V Aug 2003 — Aug 2006 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 5.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.7 CDTI Aug 2003 — Aug 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (101 HP)

1.7 Diesel 101 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 1.8 16V Aug 2003 — Aug 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 2003 reviews
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