Opel Corsa 1993 1.4i-16V

Opel Corsa 1993 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Opel Corsa 1993 1.4i-16V has been produced from August, 1994 to May, 1997. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 125 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 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 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Opel Corsa 1993 1.4i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Opel Corsa 1993 1.4i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 173 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Opel Corsa 1993 1.4i-16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.7 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 800 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 8.8 litres per 100 km, which is 17% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Corsa fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Opel Corsa version with manual gearbox (Opel Corsa 1994 1.4i-16V MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 7.6 litres per 100 km.
Opel Corsa 1993

Opel Corsa 1993 1.4i-16V technical data

Model: Opel Corsa 1.4i-16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1994. August ... 1997. May 
Engine: 1389 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 90 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 125 NM ON 3400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 173 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 (combined) 10.6 (urban) 5.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100km (26.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 46 litres (12.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.73m (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: 1425 kg

Opel Corsa 1993 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 1993 1.4i-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5.6 litres (5.9 quarts)
Power 90 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 125 NM ON 3400 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra

All Opel Corsa hatchback [1993 - 1997] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Corsa 1993 1.2i Mar 1993 — Mai 1997

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 45 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 1993 1.4i Mar 1993 — Mai 1997 1.4 Petrol 60 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 1993 1.4i Aug 1993 — Mai 1997 1.4 Petrol 60 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Corsa 1993 1.4Si Mar 1993 — Aug 1994 1.4 Petrol 82 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 1994 1.4i-16V Aug 1994 — Mai 1997 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 1994 1.4i-16V Aug 1994 — Mai 1997 1.4 Petrol 90 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Corsa 1993 1.5 D Mar 1993 — Jan 1996

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 50 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 1993 1.5 TD Mar 1993 — Mai 1997

Most powerfull diesel version (67 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.5 Diesel 67 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 1994 1.6i 16V Jan 1994 — Dec 1997

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds

1.6 Petrol 106 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 1993 1.6i 16V GSI Jan 1993 — Dec 1994

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds

1.6 Petrol 109 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 1996 1.7 D Jan 1996 — Mai 1997 1.7 Diesel 60 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Corsa 1993 reviews
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