Opel Corsa 5 Doors (2000 – 2003) vs Nissan Micra 5 Doors (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The Opel Corsa 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 90 hp against 82 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 11.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 170 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Nissan Micra 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 820 kg against 905 kg. At 3,820 mm, the Opel Corsa 5 Doors is 71 mm longer than the Nissan Micra 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Opel
Corsa 5 Doors
2000 – 2003
|
Nissan
Micra 5 Doors
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 58 – 90 hp | 57 – 82 hp |
| Torque | 85 – 165 Nm | 80 – 108 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 17.0 s | 11.9 – 18.7 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 180 km/h | 146 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.7 – 7.2 L/100 km | 5.2 – 6.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,820 mm | 3,749 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,360 mm |
| Curb weight | 905 – 1,040 kg | 820 – 885 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

