Opel Corsa 1997 1.0i-12V
Opel Corsa 1997 1.0 petrol description
Hatchback Opel Corsa 1997 1.0i-12V has been produced from May, 1997 to September, 2000. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.0 litres, which produces power of 55 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 82 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 revolutions per minute.
Opel Corsa 1997 1.0i-12V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Corsa 1997 1.0i-12V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 18 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 150 km/h.
Opel Corsa 1997 1.0i-12V fuel consumption is 5.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (17.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Opel Corsa 1997 - 2000 versions, city fuel economy - 7.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 46 litres or 12.15 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 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Corsa fuel consumption.
Opel Corsa safety
During safety testing Opel Corsa has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Opel Corsa is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection Opel Corsa got one star.

Opel Corsa 1997 1.0i-12V technical data
Model: | Opel Corsa 1.0i-12V | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1997. May ... 2000. September | ||
Engine: | 973 cm3 Petrol, 3 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 136 g/km |
Power: | 55 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 82 NM ON 2800 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): | 5.7 (combined) 7.5 (urban) 4.7 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 6 l/100km (39.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres (12.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.74m (length) 1.61m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1050 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1380 kg |
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All Opel Corsa hatchback [1997 - 2000] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Opel Corsa 1997 1.0i-12V
Mai 1997 — Sep 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.0 Petrol | 55 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Corsa 1997 1.2i Mai 1997 — Mar 1998 | 1.2 Petrol | 45 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Corsa 1998 1.2i-16V Aug 1998 — Sep 2000 | 1.2 Petrol | 65 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Corsa 1998 1.2i-16V Aug 1998 — Sep 2000 | 1.2 Petrol | 65 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i Mai 1997 — Oct 1998 | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i Mai 1997 — Oct 1998 | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V Mai 1997 — Sep 2000 | 1.4 Petrol | 90 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V Mai 1997 — Sep 2000 | 1.4 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Opel Corsa 1997 1.5 TD
Mai 1997 — Sep 2000 Most powerfull diesel version (67 HP) |
1.5 Diesel | 67 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Corsa 1997 1.6i 16V
Jan 1997 — Dec 1999 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 106 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Opel Corsa 1997 1.7 D
Mai 1997 — Sep 2000 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.7 Diesel | 60 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |