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Opel Corsa C

The third generation of the Opel Corsa, sporting the X01 body style, was manufactured in Germany and Spain from 2000 to 2006. It was distributed in numerous countries and underwent local assembly in Brazil, Egypt, and South Africa. Utilizing the GM Gamma platform, this hatchback shared its base with the Meriva, Tigra, and Combo models. Additionally, the Corsa family encompasses the S93 (1993 - 2000) and S07 (2006 - 2014) iterations.

The car was equipped with engines:

Opel Corsa C

Common Features
Engine Power75 HP
Torque110 NM
Acceleration to 100 km/h13.0 seconds
Max speed170 km/h
City consumption8.2 liters
Combustion on the road5.2 liters
Mixed expenditure6.3 liters
Fuel tank capacity44 liters
Loaded weight960 kg
Full weight1430 kg
Load470 kg
Trunk volume260 (1060) liters
Common dimensions
Overall Length3817 mm
Width1646 (1955) mm
Height1440 mm
Distance axis2491 mm
Front belt circle1429 mm
Rear wheels1420 mm
Overall ground clearance140 mm
Number of doors | seats3, 5 | 5
Tire size175/65 R14

Overview and Common Failures

The pre-facelift version of the 3-door and 5-door hatchback model was available from 2000 to 2003.

It offered a choice of four petrol and two diesel engines with manual, robotic manual transmission (Easytronic), and automatic gearbox options:

PETROL ENGINE OPTIONS:

  • 1.0-liter Z10XE, 58 hp, 85 Nm torque, paired with a 5-speed manual (F13) or 5-speed robotic manual (Easytronic).
  • 1.2-liter Z12XE, 75 hp, 110 Nm torque, available with a 5-speed manual (F13) or 5-speed robotic manual (Easytronic).
  • 1.4-liter Z14XE, 90 hp, 125 Nm torque, mated to either a 5-speed manual (F13) or 4-speed automatic (AF13 II).
  • 1.8-liter Z18XE, 125 hp, 165 Nm torque, coupled with a 5-speed manual (F17).

DIESEL ENGINE OPTIONS:

  • 1.7-liter Y17DTL, 65 hp, 130 Nm torque, paired with a 5-speed manual (F13).
  • 1.7-liter Y17DT, 75 hp, 165 Nm torque, available with a 5-speed manual (F17).

The post-facelift version of this model, in the same two body styles, was sold from 2003 to 2006.

Externally, the model underwent minimal changes, but the engine lineup saw a nearly complete overhaul:

PETROL ENGINE OPTIONS:

  • 1.0-liter Z10XEP, 60 hp, 88 Nm torque, available with a 5-speed manual (F13) or 5-speed robotic manual (Easytronic).
  • 1.2-liter Z12XEP, 80 hp, 110 Nm torque, offered with a 5-speed manual (F13) or 5-speed robotic manual (Easytronic).
  • 1.4-liter Z14XEP, 90 hp, 125 Nm torque, mated to either a 5-speed manual (F13) or 5-speed robotic manual (Easytronic).
  • 1.8-liter Z18XE, 125 hp, 165 Nm torque, coupled with a 5-speed manual (F17).

DIESEL ENGINE OPTIONS:

  • 1.3-liter Z13DT, 70 hp, 170 Nm torque, available with a 5-speed manual (F17) or 5-speed robotic manual (Easytronic).
  • 1.7-liter Z17DTH, 101 hp, 240 Nm torque, paired with a 5-speed manual (F23).

Faults

As the Opel Corsa third generation was being used, drivers noted various malfunctions that occurred with varying frequency. Some of them occurred quite often, including rapid microcracking and clouding of the standard windshield, as well as weakness in the right tie rod end. Other problems, such as premature thermostat failure, occurred less frequently. Individual cases included weak fastening of the front wheel arch liners and sticking of the front brake cylinder pistons.

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