Opel Corsa B or Opel Corsa C?

1993–2000 vs 2000–2006 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Corsa B 3,741 mm, Corsa C 3,839 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Corsa B 4.9 l/100 km, Corsa C 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Corsa B 33–80 kW, Corsa C 43–92 kW.
Standard equipment: Corsa B 10 items (City), Corsa C 16 items (Essentia).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Opel Corsa C2000–2006 · 10 engines · Essentia, Comfort, Elegance, NjoySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Corsa B1993–2000no listings	Opel Corsa C2000–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,729 mm–3,741 mm	Length3,817 mm–3,839 mm
Width	Width1,608 mm	Width1,646 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,430 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,443 mm	Wheelbase2,491 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume260 l	Trunk volume260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight835 kg–1,000 kg	Curb weight930 kg–1,135 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank46 l	Fuel tank44 l–45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–2000	Production years2000–2006
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power33–80 kW (45–109 hp)	Power43–92 kW (58–125 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.7	Displacement (l)1.0–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 1.6i 16V GSi	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 1.8 16V GSi
Top speed	Top speed193 km/h	Top speed202 km/h
Trim levelsCity · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · City	Items in the base trim16 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · GLS	Items in the top trim27 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort0 · 2
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
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 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Opel Corsa C 3,839 mm, Opel Corsa B 3,741 mm (a 98 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,491 vs 2,443 mm. Boot: 260 vs 260 l.

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

The most frugal Opel Corsa B uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal Opel Corsa C 4.5 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI).

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

The strongest Opel Corsa B makes 80 kW (109 hp) (1.6i 16V GSi); the strongest Opel Corsa C 92 kW (125 hp) (1.8 16V GSi).

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