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Opel Corsa 2010 fuel consumption

Opel Corsa from 2010 to 2011 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 15% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 17% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 14% higher. Since 2010 the Opel Corsa average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersOpel CorsaAll carmakersOpel Corsa
2010+16%+28% +16%+16%
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2011+19%+28% +19%+16%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Opel Corsa.

2010 - 2011

Opel Corsa 2010 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines43.9 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines34.3 MPG
6.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+28%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+16%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Opel Corsa 2010 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Opel Corsa with automatic transmission consumes around 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Opel Corsa advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Opel Corsa 2010 1.4 100 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Opel Corsa with 1.3 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Opel Corsa 2010 1.3 1.2 85 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.0 liter petrol engine
Opel Corsa 2010 1.0 65 HP manual 47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km
40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km+16%
1.2 liter diesel engine
Opel Corsa 2010 1.2 1.3 CDTi 75 HP manual 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
47.0 MPG
5.0 l/100km+16%
1.3 liter petrol engine
Opel Corsa 2010 1.3 1.2 85 HP manual 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km+28%
Opel Corsa 2010 1.3 1.2 85 HP automatic 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km+45%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Opel Corsa 2010 1.4 100 HP manual 42.8 MPG
5.5 l/100km
35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km+22%
Opel Corsa 2010 1.4 100 HP automatic 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+29%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.