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Opel Corsa

Opel Corsa — 3/5-door hatchback; 2/4-door saloon; 3-door van, '''petrol:'''; 993 cc ''10S'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12NC/E12N/E12GV'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12ST'' I4; 1195 cc ''12NV/C12NZ'' I4; 1297 cc ''13NB''/''C13N'' I4; 1297 cc ''13S''/''13SB'' I4; 1297 cc ''13E'' I4; 1389 cc ''14NV''/''C14NZ'' I4; 1389 cc ''C14SE'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16NZ''/''E16NZ'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16SE''/''E16SE'' I4; '''diesel:'''; 1488 cc Isuzu ''4EC1'' I4; 1488 cc Isuzu ''T4EC1'' TD I4. Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.

Engine'''petrol:'''; 993 cc ''10S'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12NC/E12N/E12GV'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12ST'' I4; 1195 cc ''12NV/C12NZ'' I4; 1297 cc ''13NB''/''C13N'' I4; 1297 cc ''13S''/''13SB'' I4; 1297 cc ''13E'' I4; 1389 cc ''14NV''/''C14NZ'' I4; 1389 cc ''C14SE'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16NZ''/''E16NZ'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16SE''/''E16SE'' I4; '''diesel:'''; 1488 cc Isuzu ''4EC1'' I4; 1488 cc Isuzu ''T4EC1'' TD I4

Transmission4/5-speed manual

About the Opel Corsa

Opel Corsa is a 3/5-door hatchback; 2/4-door saloon; 3-door van in the supermini (b) class. The available vehicle data lists '''petrol:'''; 993 cc ''10S'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12NC/E12N/E12GV'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12ST'' I4; 1195 cc ''12NV/C12NZ'' I4; 1297 cc ''13NB''/''C13N'' I4; 1297 cc ''13S''/''13SB'' I4; 1297 cc ''13E'' I4; 1389 cc ''14NV''/''C14NZ'' I4; 1389 cc ''C14SE'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16NZ''/''E16NZ'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16SE''/''E16SE'' I4; '''diesel:'''; 1488 cc Isuzu ''4EC1'' I4; 1488 cc Isuzu ''T4EC1'' TD I4 as an engine configuration, paired with 4/5-speed manual and a Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.

This Opel Corsa guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for '''petrol:'''; 993 cc ''10S'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12NC/E12N/E12GV'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12ST'' I4; 1195 cc ''12NV/C12NZ'' I4; 1297 cc ''13NB''/''C13N'' I4; 1297 cc ''13S''/''13SB'' I4; 1297 cc ''13E'' I4; 1389 cc ''14NV''/''C14NZ'' I4; 1389 cc ''C14SE'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16NZ''/''E16NZ'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16SE''/''E16SE'' I4; '''diesel:'''; 1488 cc Isuzu ''4EC1'' I4; 1488 cc Isuzu ''T4EC1'' TD I4 and 4/5-speed manual transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.

Opel Corsa specifications at a glance

Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.

Make	Opel
Model	Corsa
Model years	Not specified
Body style	3/5-door hatchback; 2/4-door saloon; 3-door van
Vehicle class	Supermini (B)
Manufacturer	General Motors (1982–2017); PSA Group (2017–2021); Stellantis (2021–present)
Production	1982–present (Europe) 1993–present (Vauxhall brand)
Market / country	DE, ES, FI, GB, IE, LU, NL, NZ, UA

Engine, transmission and performance

Engine information for the Opel Corsa includes '''petrol:'''; 993 cc ''10S'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12NC/E12N/E12GV'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12ST'' I4; 1195 cc ''12NV/C12NZ'' I4; 1297 cc ''13NB''/''C13N'' I4; 1297 cc ''13S''/''13SB'' I4; 1297 cc ''13E'' I4; 1389 cc ''14NV''/''C14NZ'' I4; 1389 cc ''C14SE'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16NZ''/''E16NZ'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16SE''/''E16SE'' I4; '''diesel:'''; 1488 cc Isuzu ''4EC1'' I4; 1488 cc Isuzu ''T4EC1'' TD I4.. Transmission information includes 4/5-speed manual.. The listed drivetrain/layout is Front-engine, front-wheel-drive.

Engine	'''petrol:'''; 993 cc ''10S'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12NC/E12N/E12GV'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12ST'' I4; 1195 cc ''12NV/C12NZ'' I4; 1297 cc ''13NB''/''C13N'' I4; 1297 cc ''13S''/''13SB'' I4; 1297 cc ''13E'' I4; 1389 cc ''14NV''/''C14NZ'' I4; 1389 cc ''C14SE'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16NZ''/''E16NZ'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16SE''/''E16SE'' I4; '''diesel:'''; 1488 cc Isuzu ''4EC1'' I4; 1488 cc Isuzu ''T4EC1'' TD I4
Transmission	4/5-speed manual
Drivetrain / layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

Dimensions, weight and practicality

Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.

Wheelbase	2343 mm (92.2 in)
Length	3622 –
Width	1532 –
Height	1360 –
Kerb / curb weight	735 –

Ownership, maintenance and fluids

Maintenance specifications are configuration-dependent. When an exact manufacturer oil grade or capacity is not available, the page directs owners to the vehicle manual rather than guessing.

Battery	0.43kWh (Hybrid) 50 kWh (Corsa-e)

Opel Corsa performance and economy

Electric Range	330 km (205 mi)

Opel Corsa other specifications

Name	Opel Corsa
Image	Opel Corsa-e at IAA 2019 IMG 0738.jpg
Caption	Opel Corsa F (pre-facelift)
Aka	Vauxhall Corsa (United Kingdom) Vauxhall Nova (United Kingdom, 1982–1993) *Holden Barina (Australia and New Zealand, 1993–2006)
Model Code	S83
Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Corsa-e)
Sp	uk
Drivetrain	Mild-Hybrid

Opel Corsa generations and model years

Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.

Generation / scope	Years	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain
Opel Corsa	1982–present (Europe) 1993–present (Vauxhall brand)	Not specified	Not specified	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Corsa A	1982–1993	'''petrol:'''; 993 cc ''10S'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12NC/E12N/E12GV'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12ST'' I4; 1195 cc ''12NV/C12NZ'' I4; 1297 cc ''13NB''/''C13N'' I4; 1297 cc ''13S''/''13SB'' I4; 1297 cc ''13E'' I4; 1389 cc ''14NV''/''C14NZ'' I4; 1389 cc ''C14SE'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16NZ''/''E16NZ'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16SE''/''E16SE'' I4; '''diesel:'''; 1488 cc Isuzu ''4EC1'' I4; 1488 cc Isuzu ''T4EC1'' TD I4	4/5-speed manual	Not specified
Corsa B	1993–2000 (Europe, Turkey and Thailand); 1994–2016 (Brazil); 1997–2016 (Argentina); 1995–2011 (Mexico); 1996–2007 (South Africa); 2000–2005 (India); 1993–1996 (China; Meilu JJ7090; CKD); 2001–2005 (China; Buick); 2005–2009 (China; Chevrolet)	'''petrol:'''; 1.0 L ''X10XE'' I3; 1.2 L ''12NZ/C12NZ/X12SZ'' I4; 1.2 L ''X12XE'' 16V I4; 1.4 L ''C14NZ/C14SE/X14SZ'' I4; 1.4 L ''X14XE'' 16V I4; 1.6 L ''C16XE/X16XE'' 16V I4; '''diesel:'''; 1.5 L Isuzu ''4EC1'' I4; 1.5 L Isuzu ''T4EC1'' turbo I4; 1.7 L Isuzu ''4EE1'' I4	4-speed manual 5-speed manual4-speed Aisin AF13 automatic	Not specified
Corsa C	2000–2007 (Europe)2002–2012 (South America)	'''Petrol:'''; 1.0 L ''X10XE'' I3; 1.0 L ''Z10XEP'' I3; 1.2 L ''Z12XE'' I4; 1.2 L ''Z12XEP'' I4; 1.4 L ''X14XE'' I4; 1.4 L ''Z14XE'' I4; 1.4 L ''Z14XEP'' I4; 1.6 L ''Z16SE'' I4; 1.8 L ''Z18XE'' I4; '''Diesel:'''; 1.25 L Fiat ''CDTI'' I4; 1.7 L Isuzu ''DI'' I4; 1.7 L Isuzu ''DTI'' I4; 1.7 L Isuzu ''CDTI'' I4	5-speed manual4-speed Aisin AF13 automatic5-speed ZF Easytronic automated manual	Not specified
Corsa D	2006–2014	''' petrol:'''; 1.0 L ''A10XEP (LDB)'' I3; 1.2 L ''A12XER (LWD/LDC)'' I4; 1.4 L ''A14XEL/XER (L2Z/LDD)'' I4; 1.4 L ''A14NEL (LUH)'' turbo I4; 1.6 L ''A16LER (LDW)'' turbo I4; '''diesel:'''; 1.25 L ''LDV/LSF'' I4; 1.7 L ''Circle L'' I4	5/6-speed manual; 5/6-speed ZF Easytronic automated manual; 4-speed Aisin AF13 automatic	Not specified
Corsa E	2014–2019	'''Petrol:'''; 1.0 L ''B10XFL/XFT'' turbo I3; 1.2 L ''A12XEL (LWD)'' I4; 1.4 L ''A14XEL (L2Z)'' I4; 1.4 L ''A14XFR (L2N)'' turbo I4; 1.6 L ''A16LES'' turbo I4; '''Diesel:'''; 1.3 L FCA ''LDV/LSF'' I4	5/6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic; 5-speed Easytronic automated manual	Not specified

Opel Corsa features and equipment

Features shown below are tied to the available source material for this model. Equipment can vary by year, trim and market.

Standard or documented features

✓The basic trim level was called just the Corsa, which was followed by the Corsa Luxus, Corsa Berlina, and the sporty Corsa SR

✓The SR receives a spoiler which surrounds the rear window, alloy wheels, checkered sport seats, and a somewhat more powerful 70 PS engine

✓The models were called LS, GL, GLS, and GT

✓These Sport models were white and came with unique vinyl decals, a 13SB engine with twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, an optional bespoke camshaft, a replacement rear silencer, and few luxuries

✓A 1.6 L multi point fuel-injected engine with 101 PS at 5600 rpm (98 PS in the catalysed version) and capable of 186 km/h was added to the Corsa/Nova at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi ("Nova GTE" in pre-facelift models in the United Kingdom, later models were all called GSi)

✓With the late 1990 facelift a small van version arrived, called the Vauxhall Nova Van

TIRE PRESSURE

Recommended tire pressure for Opel Corsa

Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.

Normal load32 PSI front30 PSI rear

Fully loaded34 PSI front33 PSI rear

Load condition	Front	Rear	Status
Normal	32 PSI	30 PSI	Estimate
Fully loaded	34 PSI	33 PSI	Estimate

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Frequently asked questions about Opel Corsa

These FAQs are generated automatically for this specific vehicle from the specifications, features and ownership data available in CarCareTool. Questions are selected by relevance so the page focuses on details that can actually be answered for this model.

What engine does the Opel Corsa have?

The available source data lists the Opel Corsa engine as '''petrol:'''; 993 cc ''10S'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12NC/E12N/E12GV'' OHV I4; 1196 cc ''12ST'' I4; 1195 cc ''12NV/C12NZ'' I4; 1297 cc ''13NB''/''C13N'' I4; 1297 cc ''13S''/''13SB'' I4; 1297 cc ''13E'' I4; 1389 cc ''14NV''/''C14NZ'' I4; 1389 cc ''C14SE'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16NZ''/''E16NZ'' I4; 1598 cc ''C16SE''/''E16SE'' I4; '''diesel:'''; 1488 cc Isuzu ''4EC1'' I4; 1488 cc Isuzu ''T4EC1'' TD I4. Engine availability can differ by model year and market.

What tire pressure should I use for the Opel Corsa?

For the correct setting, use the cold inflation pressure on the vehicle placard or in the owner’s manual. When CarCareTool does not have a verified configuration-specific value, its starting estimate is 32 PSI front and 30 PSI rear for normal load. This is an estimate, not an OEM recommendation.

What is the best engine oil for the Opel Corsa?

There is no single best engine oil for every Opel Corsa configuration. Use the viscosity grade and manufacturer approval specified for the exact engine in the owner’s manual.

What body style is the Opel Corsa?

The Opel Corsa is classified as a 3/5-door hatchback; 2/4-door saloon; 3-door van.

What are the dimensions of the Opel Corsa?

The available source data lists length 3622 –, width 1532 –, height 1360 –, and wheelbase 2343 mm (92.2 in).

What transmission does the Opel Corsa have?

The available source data lists 4/5-speed manual transmission options for the Opel Corsa.

Is the Opel Corsa FWD, RWD or AWD?

The listed drivetrain/layout for the Opel Corsa is Front-engine, front-wheel-drive.

Who makes the Opel Corsa?

The manufacturer listed for the Opel Corsa is General Motors (1982–2017); PSA Group (2017–2021); Stellantis (2021–present).

When was the Opel Corsa produced?

The available source data describes production as *1982–present (Europe) *1993–present (Vauxhall brand).

How much does the Opel Corsa weigh?

The available source data lists a kerb/curb weight of 735 –. Actual weight can vary with engine, trim and equipment.

Where was the Opel Corsa built?

The available source record lists assembly information as Spain: ZaragozaYugoslavia: Kikinda (IDA-Opel).

What class of car is the Opel Corsa?

The Opel Corsa is listed in the Supermini (B) class.

What platform does the Opel Corsa use?

The available source data lists the platform/chassis as GM4200 platform.

What battery does the Opel Corsa use?

The available source data lists battery information as 0.43kWh (Hybrid) 50 kWh (Corsa-e). Exact battery size and fitment should be matched to the engine and market.

Which markets or countries sold the Opel Corsa?

The CarCareTool catalog currently associates the Opel Corsa with DE, ES, FI, GB, IE, LU, NL, NZ, UA. Market availability and specifications can differ.

What came after the Opel Corsa?

The available vehicle data lists Chevrolet Agile (South America) as a successor where applicable.

What replaced the Opel Corsa?

The available vehicle data lists Chevrolet Agile (South America) as the successor where applicable.

What cars are related to the Opel Corsa?

The available source data identifies related models as Opel Combo B; Opel Tigra A; Chevrolet Celta; Chevrolet Sail. Relationships can vary by market and generation.

How often should I check the tire pressure on the Opel Corsa?

Check the tires regularly and before long trips, with the tires cold. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual as the source of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

Should I use the tire sidewall pressure for the Opel Corsa?

No. The maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall is not automatically the vehicle’s recommended setting. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the correct cold inflation pressure.

Data sources and verification are available in the page editor; exact specifications can vary by year, market, trim and engine.

Opel Corsa images

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