Opel Corsa A or Opel Corsa B?

1982–1993 vs 1993–2000 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Corsa A 3,955 mm, Corsa B 3,741 mm — a 21 cm difference.
Boot: Corsa A 390 l, Corsa B 260 l.
Lowest consumption: Corsa A 5 l/100 km, Corsa B 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Corsa A 33–74 kW, Corsa B 33–80 kW.
Standard equipment: Corsa A 9 items (LS), Corsa B 10 items (City).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Corsa A1982–1993 · 10 engines · LS, GL, GSi, CitySpecifications →Listings →

Opel Corsa B1993–2000 · 10 engines · City, GLS, Sport, SwingSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Corsa A1982–1993no listings	Opel Corsa B1993–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,622 mm–3,955 mm	Length3,729 mm–3,741 mm
Width	Width1,532 mm–1,540 mm	Width1,608 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,365 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,343 mm	Wheelbase2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l–390 l	Trunk volume260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight735 kg–865 kg	Curb weight835 kg–1,000 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank46 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1993	Production years1993–2000
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power33–74 kW (45–101 hp)	Power33–80 kW (45–109 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.6 GSi	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 1.6i 16V GSi
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed193 km/h
Trim levelsLS · City
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · LS	Items in the base trim10 · City
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim16 · GT	Items in the top trim20 · GLS
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Corsa A or Opel Corsa B?

Length: Opel Corsa A 3,955 mm, Opel Corsa B 3,741 mm (a 214 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,343 vs 2,443 mm. Boot: 390 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Corsa A or Opel Corsa B?

The most frugal Opel Corsa A uses 5 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal Opel Corsa B 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 D).

Which is more powerful — Opel Corsa A or Opel Corsa B?

The strongest Opel Corsa A makes 74 kW (101 hp) (1.6 GSi); the strongest Opel Corsa B 80 kW (109 hp) (1.6i 16V GSi).

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