Opel Corsa 1997 1.2i-16V
Opel Corsa 1997 1.2 petrol description
Hatchback Opel Corsa 1997 1.2i-16V has been produced from August, 1998 to September, 2000. It has petrol engine with displacement of 1.2 litres, which produces power of 65 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 110 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
Opel Corsa 1997 1.2i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Opel Corsa 1997 1.2i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 17 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 155 km/h.
Opel Corsa 1997 1.2i-16V fuel consumption is 7.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 46 litres or 12.15 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Opel is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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 1.2i-16V technical data
Model: | Opel Corsa 1.2i-16V | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1998. August ... 2000. September | ||
Engine: | 1199 cm3 Petrol | CO2 emissions: | 179 g/km |
Power: | 65 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 110 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 155 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 (combined) 10.2 (urban) 5.9 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km (30.5 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) | ||
Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1050 litres (with rear seats folded down) |
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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) |