Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V

Opel Corsa 1997 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V has been produced from May, 1997 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 125 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 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 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 172 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100km (12.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 46 litres or 12.15 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 8.7 litres per 100 km, which is 7% 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.

With the same engine there is also Opel Corsa version with manual gearbox (Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.5 seconds faster (in 11 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km.
Opel Corsa 1997

Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V technical data

Model: Opel Corsa 1.4i-16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1997. May ... 2000. September 
Engine: 1389 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 198 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 125 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 172 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 (combined) 11.3 (urban) 6.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100km (27 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)

Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V engine X14XE

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 1389 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 77.6 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 73.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Corsa 1997 1.4i-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Power 90 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 125 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra

All Opel Corsa hatchback [1997 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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)
Opel Corsa 1997 reviews
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