Opel Corsa 2003 1.2-16V

Opel Corsa 2003 1.2 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Corsa 2003 1.2-16V has been produced from August, 2004 to August, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.2 litres, which produces power of 80 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 110 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Opel Corsa 1.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Opel Corsa 2003 1.2-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Corsa 2003 1.2-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Corsa 2003 1.2-16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.8 litres per 100km (17.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 7.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 44 litres or 11.62 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 6.4 litres per 100 km, which is 10% 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 2004 1.2-16V AT), and with automatic gearbox (Opel Corsa 2005 1.2-16V AT) available:
  • Opel Corsa 2004 1.2-16V AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 14 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 5.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 6.5 litres per 100 km
  • Opel Corsa 2005 1.2-16V AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 14 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 5.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 6.6 litres per 100 km
Opel Corsa 2003

Opel Corsa 2003 1.2-16V technical data

Model: Opel Corsa 1.2-16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2004. August ... 2006. August 
Engine: 1229 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 139 g/km
Power: 80 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 110 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 175 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.8 (combined) 7.8 (urban) 4.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km (36.8 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)
Trunk capacity: 260 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1060 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1430 kg

Opel Corsa 2003 1.2-16V engine Z12XEP

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 2003 1.2-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Power 80 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 110 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Opel Agila

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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