Opel corsa OPC. Price: from € 21290. On sale: since summer 2008
Renault Clio Sport. Price: from € 22400. On sale: since summer 2008
Small cars on our roads are neglected. In vain! Some of them can give odds to many large specimens. Typical examples of disguised power are the Opel Corsa OPC and Renault Clio Sport, the real characteristics of which we tested on the Dmitrovsky auto-range.
Renault Clio Sport
Renault is famous for its victories in rally championships. On sports cars, engineers hone their skill in tuning cars. Subsequently, it is used on sports civilian cars. For example, such as Renault Clio Spot. The car is equipped with a two-liter naturally aspirated engine fashionable 197 hp
BEST QUALITIES: suspension tuning.
WORST QUALITIES: mediocre low traction.
Opel Corsa OPC
Opel Corsa is one of the leaders in sales in class B. The interest in these cars is due to the price and proper quality. The manufacturer decided to please its customers with a sports version of the OPC. Note that almost every Opel model has this complete set. Under the hood, the Corsa now has 192 hp. and a high pressure turbine.
BEST QUALITIES: powerful turbocharged engine.
WORST QUALITIES: soft suspension, rolls.
The most practical cars for a metropolis are class B cars. They are nimble and easy to park in tight parking lots. Most often, these kids move alone, so the size of the trunk is not particularly worried about. Plus, modern ergonomic technologies grant both the driver and the passenger quite decent space. They say about such people “inside more than outside”.
Of course, many are worried about the power of the motors. Small cars are equipped with economical and not very dynamic engines. And I want something more powerful. And the torment begins: either take class C and lose in maneuverability, or endure humiliation at traffic light starts. But there is a way out: you need a little athlete.
Two prominent representatives of this symbiosis are the Opel Corsa OPC and Renault Clio Sport. By the way, the German manufacturer awards almost every model sports modification... Renault, although not so punctual, is famous for its repeated victories in the rally, so the experience of the French company is also not to be lacking. Alas, we do not sell a car like the Renault Megan ST, although in Europe it enjoys a small but stable demand. But Russian buyers have the opportunity to become the owner of Clio Sport.
We simply could not help but compare the charged Opel and Renault. Still, both cars belong to the same class, the engines differ in volume, but are identical in power.
With an aggressive body kit and a huge spoiler on the trunk lid, the Corsa looks sportier. The rugged character of this car is designed to emphasize the huge 17-inch wheels. Clio looks simpler, as if it does not want to give away its real capabilities once again. Sportiness is indicated only by wide door sills and greatly inflated wheel arches. The gills near the front fenders help to dissipate heat more quickly from the engine and brakes. Rear bumper combined with a diffuser. Even the Clio's dual exhaust tailpipes are hidden away so you can't see. The same cannot be said for the Corsa. Exhaust pipe is located in the middle of the bumper and has a triangular shape. The car interiors are in harmony with the exterior. Opel claims leadership with sport buckets with progressive lateral support. They fix the body tightly. The range of settings is enough to not only comfortably fit a person of any body size, but also to adjust the seats for an active driving style.
When you are in the Clio, it’s hard to realize that you’re in a sports car. This can be guessed from the inscriptions on the sills and emblems on the headrests of the seats. Chairs can be considered moderately comfortable, with sufficient adjustments. More sporty Recaro seats are also available. The ergonomics turned out to be about the same in both cars.
Under the hood of Opel is a 1.6-liter engine that produces 192 hp. due to the installed turbine. Renault has five more "horses", but a two-liter naturally aspirated engine is installed here. In terms of torque, the Corsa has 15 Nm more than the Clio (230 Nm). They can be used between 1950 and 5850 rpm. In the Clio, torque peaks at 5550 min-1. The Corsa engine, due to the presence of the turbine, "spins" much more willingly. Clio spins up to 4000 min-1 hard, but as soon as this mark is crossed, intense acceleration begins immediately. In the Corsa, the engine also springs to life after 4000 min-1, but it reaches them at lightning speed. This is confirmed by the figures of measurements of elasticity. Opel accelerates from 60 to 100 km / h in fourth gear in 5.7 seconds,
and Renault has 7.1 s.
The most interesting information for many is acceleration to 100 km / h. But none of the test subjects was able to reach the figures declared by the manufacturers. Corsa accelerated to 100 km / h in 7.9 s (7.2 - Opel data), Clio - in 7.7 s (6.9 - Renault data). Forgive this slyness, because overclocking is not as important as, for example, handling. By the way, the chassis of our cars are tuned in different ways. Opel Corsa has an energy-intensive suspension, which, however, is prone to roll and swing. The engineers focused on comfort. On Renault Clio, we also recognize the suspension as energy-intensive, but differing in greater elasticity. It works out the topography of the road precisely, observing the trajectory of the movement as clearly as possible. This is confirmed by measurements. The unloaded slalom speed is 63.5 km / h for the Corsa and 66 km / h for the Clio. Opel resigned for a short change at a speed of 70 km / h at the entrance and 52 km / h at the exit. For Renault, this exercise was carried out at 74 km / h at the entrance and 51 km / h at the exit. For the Corsa, the speed on the long shift was 130.3 km / h, for the Clio - 133.3 km / h. It seems that such a slight difference of 2-3 km / h does not play a big role. But this is not the case. The difference of one kilometer leads to the development of a drift, which is very difficult to extinguish. In addition, the Corsa requires constant trajectory adjustments. In the Clio, this is partially defeated by the equal size of the front and rear track. From this we can conclude that the Clio follows a given trajectory much more accurately. The "German" is saved by a more informative steering wheel (2.4 turns from lock to lock). The Clio's steering wheel is too light, and it needs to be turned more intensively (2.8 turns).
The winner in the "Braking" nomination was the "Frenchman". At a stop from 100 km / h, it beats the Opel Corsa OPC by one meter. And from 170 km / h the difference in braking is all 17 m (107 m versus 124 m). Both cars met the standards, but the difference is obvious. Apparently, not only brakes play a role here, but also properly selected standard tires.
Our verdict
Both cars are perfect for everyday use in a large metropolis with constant traffic jams and lack of parking. Their power reserve will allow you to win traffic light starts, as well as get the most out of active driving on suburban tracks with a lot of turns or on amateur sprints. It remains only to decide, to take Opel Corsa OPC with the striking appearance of an athlete, but a softer and more comfortable suspension, or Renault Clio Sport with a discreet appearance, but an excellent chassis.
And produced by her to this day, it Opel car Corsa OPC 2015-2016 is a sport version of the regular one.
In 2014, a new generation of the regular version was released, and in 2015, the manufacturer introduced a new generation, which received a new, more modern design with aggressive and attractive details, as well as improved performance.
Exterior
The manufacturer has significantly changed the appearance of the car, as well as with the previous generation, the model is offered only in the back of a 3-door hatchback. The car received deep reliefs on the hood and a small horizontal air intake on it. The model has a stylish aggressive optics with a lens. The bumper has a large grille, a small lip and air intakes with chrome surround.
Since this sport car, then to impart aggression and muscularity, the manufacturer used inflated wheel arches. The model has a beautiful stamping line at the bottom and at the top, which runs from the door handle to the rear light. The rear-view mirrors are in principle simple, they are mounted on a leg. In the basic version, the model has 14 discs, but 15 and even 16 discs can be installed as an option.
At the back, you immediately notice the large aerodynamic bumper. The optics are very similar to Astra, the shape is almost identical. The trunk lid is embossed, and under the bumper there is a diffuser and 2 exhaust pipes.
Body dimensions:
- length - 4021 mm;
- width - 1736 mm;
- height - 1479 mm;
- wheelbase - 2510 mm;
- ground clearance - 135 mm.
Specifications Opel Corsa OPS
This is a sports version and therefore there is only one engine, this is a 16-valve in-line Gas engine volume of 1.6 liters. The engine is turbocharged, which allows you to produce 207 Horse power and 280 H * m of torque. Acceleration to hundreds takes 7 seconds, and maximum speed is 230 km / h.
The engine is only offered in conjunction with a manual 6-speed gearbox, which transmits all the torque to the front axle. If you drive calmly, then 10 liters in the city cycle will go away, and 6 liters on the highway.
The car stops with the help of a beautiful brake system Brembo, the front discs are ventilated. The suspension remained from the usual version - independent at the front and semi-independent at the rear.
Interior
The salon is simple in principle, but it looks good. The front seats are excellent with good lateral support. There is not much free space, but in principle it is enough. This is a 5-seater car, but the rear 3 seats can hardly accommodate the declared number of people.
The center console received small air deflectors and an alarm button. Further, everything is simple, it is a large multimedia touchscreen display with a small number of also touch buttons. Next, we are greeted by the usual twists for adjusting the air conditioning system. Then there is a cigarette lighter and a niche for small things.
The driver's seat is decorated with a 3-spoke steering wheel with a small number of controls for the audio system. The instrument panel is analogue tachometer and speedometer gauges and a large on-board computer in the middle. A little higher is a small screen, which is a fuel level sensor.
The trunk here is small, its volume is 285 liters, but if you do not use the back row, then you can fold it down and get 1090 liters.
Opel Corsa OPC price (2015-2016)
The cost of this model is unknown, German manufacturers did not provide this information. It is known that the car in the basic version will have the following:
- climate control;
- 7-inch multimedia display;
- LED optics;
- leather steering wheel;
- power accessories;
- several security assistants;
- good audio system;
- leather upholstery.
This is a small sports car that is not worth buying for everyday driving, but you can get it for driving on the weekend and having fun. The most pleasant thing on it is to overtake those big cars who tried to overtake you.
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6 years of ownership and 175 thousand km ...
The next time has come for small investments in cars:
- replacement of the heater fan (began to whistle unpleasantly, especially in cold weather). The cost was 12,900 rubles, replacement work - 900 rubles.
Strengths:
Based on personal experience - reliability
Weak sides:
Review of Opel Corsa 1.4-16V (Opel Corsa) 2008 Part 3
So our TRUE friendship with Maska is coming to a logical end (((. I feel that I BETRAY the car, but I can’t do anything. Life does not stand still, everything moves forward. People, faces, cities (s) and ... cars) are changing.
In comparison with my new assistant, Maska, AS THE FIRST machine, wins in many ways: small, nimble, well-controlled. The electric power steering allows you to drive the car with one "little finger"))) 90 l / s for the first place is even enough FOR EYES. And if you understand and "make friends" with the engine, then overtaking is not terrible on the track.
Although it doesn’t shine in size, the trunk was enough to transport a bicycle that was not for children, and to resist food from stores with a large volume, and the CABINET (aha-aha) in disassembled form (diagonally) climbed into the village “to the eyeballs” with cans, things, bags and something else rode. And I also went to the maximum load a couple of times. It was hard for her, but she performed this action with success! And they went to picnics, and they "crawled" for mushrooms. It's a pity that I didn't have time to show it to the SEA (((
Strengths:
- Personally, my opinion is that it is practically perfect! And the disadvantages can be found in any car, even for HUNDREDS MILLION (s))))))))))))
Weak sides:
- Bulbs in dimensions change "nosebleed". But if you give it to professionals, then you shouldn't mess with it)))
- I would like a bigger washer barrel. But here's what we have)))
1) girls are bad owners (they are deceived in services, they forget what happened to the car in 5 years (body painting, what they did at MOT and where it took place in general last time)
2) A five-year-old car is not an option for a single girl (if there is no assistant).
Strengths:
- Economical (motor 1.2)
- Handsome (on the 17th casting)
Weak sides:
- Unreasonably stiff suspension (on the 17th casting)
- Unreliable electrician
- The front supports are knocking
Review of Opel Corsa 1.4-16V (Opel Corsa) 2008 Part 2
I haven't written anything for a long time. And in general, I somehow forgot about the site. And then I remembered about him (apparently more and more often began to think about selling a car). It's a pity ... Looking ahead, I want to say that everything in Maska suits me, and if the BANAL “I want something different”, more, I would not hesitate to take the same model !!! I was waiting for OPEL MOKKA and while disappointed in the presented ...
So. We are almost 4 years old! Rather, according to the passport yesaavno four (model 2008), and on the purchase of 3 years and 10 months)))
For the entire past period of operation of the car, nothing criminal has happened. Consumables were mainly changed. In winter, the car started up the first time, in summer it did not boil :-) When folded rear seats I managed to transport so much that some parkeniks never dreamed of))) I'm not kidding! The main thing is to get it right! It was a bit hard for her to carry it all, but we were flying like a tank! I sometimes call her a little all-terrain vehicle))) They didn't climb into the mud, but they got out of deep sand and ice)))
Strengths:
Weak sides:
Review of Opel Corsa 1.4-16V (Opel Corsa) 2007 Part 2
Good day to all!
I am writing the second and final part about Korsa, because I have already sold it.
I sold it spontaneously. Even such a goal was not at that time. I just took her for a ride from his wife once again, parked it in the evening and something pulled me onto her mobile to take a picture. Came home, posted an ad on the site, more for fun than a real sale. I even forgot to tell my wife about it. there was no serious desire to sell. The price tags were set by a normal one, for the same money, for how much I took it 1.5 years ago. Went to sleep. I woke up from a phone call, 8-30 am - sell me the car. And so it began. Almost 10 calls in the morning, 3 views per evening. I’m really crazy. I called my wife (she is at the dacha with a child) - they really want to buy your car. The spouse is slightly shocked, because we did not even discuss this issue. In general, the second person who looked at the car said that he would pick it up tomorrow. I have never had such a quick sale! Zhenya said that I would not offend and would take her an equally worthy option. As a result, he sold Korsu, and took a new Astra J to his wife, so she is not offended.
Strengths:
- Practical
- Economical
- Comfortable
- In the city, almost ideal for a single person or a small family
Weak sides:
- I would like more dynamics. There is a variant of OPC 192 filly, but it is only on the handle, but in the city on the machine you want
Review of Opel Corsa 1.2-16V (Opel Corsa) 2008 Part 5
So I passed the mileage over a hundred thousand km.
During the entire period of owning a car, he did not give me any special problems, he performed the following actions on it (I list from memory, in previous reviews there is more detail):
- the third time I changed the lamp in the low beam in one headlight (in the other I changed it 2 times), I like the fact that the display shows which lamp and where it burned out, but changing them is very inconvenient, in taillights everything is much simpler;
Strengths:
Weak sides:
Review of Opel Corsa 1.2-16V (Opel Corsa) 2011
I decided to write a short review about the experience of renting a designated car in Crete. The choice fell on the corso because the wife has the same, but C (previous model). I know her Gj more or less. The basic conclusion is that the car is very good as a rental car for a family of 4 people (2 adults and 2 children over the 5th grade).
In order:
Body. Roomy enough. The family fit even comfortably.
Strengths:
- Very good road behavior. In the bends
Weak sides:
- The trunk is too small
- Front bumper apron too low
Review of Opel Corsa 1.2-16V (Opel Corsa) 2007
Opel Corsa B, 5dv. 1.2 gasoline, box - robot. Before that there were VW Jetta 2001 1.8 turbo, Mazda 3 1.6 Touring.
In my opinion, the machine is excellent, there are no prices at all in the city, the consumption of gasoline is 8 liters. - city, 6 p. - track. By driving performance- solid five. The suspension is elastic, reliable, the cabin is not noisy, everything is in place. The heated steering wheel pleases, in winter it is priceless, although the leather on the steering wheel wrinkles because of it, it is harder to sell, this is a minus. The double bottom of the trunk is convenient, the skates were taken in the car all summer :).
On the highway goes confidently, overtaking without problems, there is a manual gear shift.
Strengths:
- Profitability
- Controllability
- Reliability
Weak sides:
- The leather on the steering wheel wrinkles
Review of Opel Corsa 1.2-16V (Opel Corsa) 2007 Part 3
Now, after almost 3.5 years, I decided to write my own review about my car "Opel corsa" 1.2 isitronic.
Over the years of operation, I can only say warm words about it. To date, skated on it just over 91,000 thousand km. During this time, long trips from Moscow to Kazan, to Samara, to the glorious city of Orenburg. The car never, pah-pah, did not let me down. What was done during this period and what sores were revealed after operation:
1) Periodically, once every 3 months, lamps or dipped beam, parking lights, or brake lights burn out.
Strengths:
- Reliability
- Maneuverability
- Indestructible suspension
- Security 5 +++
Weak sides:
- Expensive original spare parts
- Slightly more expensive than classmates in service with officials
- Noise isolation for 3+ or 4-
- Poor view of the front of the car: the edge of the hood is not visible
- Low clearance
Review of Opel Corsa 1.2-16V (Opel Corsa) 2008
This is my memory of owning Korsa, because was sold in 2010.
In June 2008, when his wife had already filled her first "nine" with cones, it was decided that she was already worthy to manage a more worthy apparatus. Requirements for the future car: budget of 450 - 500 tr., Inexpensive to maintain, automatic transmission ... so that my wife likes it :)
In general, having rummaged in the internet, having gone through a lot of options from second-hand to novya, Korsa was left with practically no options in the Enjoy package. In this money, there was no more worthy offer on the market at that time (well, or I did not find it). Let's go to the salon for a test drive. Traditionally, the car for the test drive was equipped with a COSMO 1.4 automatic transmission, red (obviously with a view to the female half of the customers). We sat down and went.
Strengths:
- More or less reliable device
- Fuel consumption, fairy tale
- Good light
Weak sides:
- Robotic checkpoint
- Noise isolation
- Stool
Review of Opel Corsa 1.4-16V (Opel Corsa) 2007
Good day!
In order. Last year, and now the year before last, my wife still went to study law. And I learned! I even passed it the first time. She's done well for me! And if suddenly she decides to read this review, then she is also smart and beautiful, and in general I love her very much! But I don't mean it - it's time to buy her a car.
Strengths:
- Compactness
- Profitability
- Comfort
Weak sides:
- Gelik and Hammer are of course cooler, but in a traffic jam, as in a bath, everyone is equal)))
Review of Opel Corsa 1.4-16V (Opel Corsa) 2005
The car was chosen in the COSMO configuration, 1.4l engine. On test drive first we rode on a corso without a hatch - the ceiling height seemed to be enough. When the car arrived and it was with a hatch, we were disappointed (the hatch ate 3-4 centimeters). No other flaws were found.
The car has a short base - goats on uneven roads. I could not get used to the seat - there are no adjustments. You will drive 30 kilometers and your back will start to ache. But since it was mainly my spouse who rode it over short distances, there were no big problems.
Warranty changed steering rack 2 times. They say it is their disease. We had no more complaints. Then a friend bought a corso for his daughter in St. Petersburg. There, over time, a gearbox malfunction (and there is a robot). Several times reflash the automatic control box. The malfunction was expressed in the fact that in front of a traffic light, the car seemed to stop normally - but it could not always move to green.
Strengths:
- You can buy your daughter
Weak sides:
- You need to have time to sell on time
Review of Opel Corsa 1.0-12V (Opel Corsa) 2007
Strengths:
- NS lektro Have power steering. At high speed, it becomes solidly heavy and acquires the necessary information content. The suspension is harsh, you feel when it really makes sense to slow down. Good maneuverability at speed. The car rolls a little, but the connection with the road is not lost
- NS salon rgonomics. Everything is made from good materials... Comfortable seats with strong lateral support. There is a double bottom in the trunk, and there is a lid under which there is space for all the not always clean little things. Jack,fire extinguisher, first aid kitetc., everything is there. And in the trunk - perfect order
Weak sides:
- Small:)
Review of Opel Corsa 1.2-16V (Opel Corsa) 2008 Part 6
A month ago, the car found a new owner in the face of a girl. She bought the first car, the main route - work and back 250 km from Krasnodar. Recently received the rights. I hope this will not affect the safety and integrity of our former car. The car was re-registered according to the new rules - without changing the number, only the contract and the entry of the new owner into the vehicle title with the replacement of the registration certificate.
At the time of the sale, the mileage had already approached 82,500 km, slight disturbances in the suspension were already felt in the car, I tend to develop stabilizer struts. It was because of them that there was a terrible rumble in our current car, which disappeared after they were replaced. Also, as a gift to the new mistress, I ordered the long-broken bumpers rear shock absorbers, but I haven’t put them on until now - she will not come to replace them in any way. Business for an hour, but it does not grow together yet.
All systems and assemblies at the time of sale worked perfectly, the driver's belt began to unwind, but disassembling and cleaning the guides did not help this time. About a year and a half ago, the dealer did the same job, it seemed to be delaying normally.
Strengths:
Weak sides:
Having accumulated everything in 3 years:
- The need to slightly open the glass when the door is closed or a strong pop to it
- The need for a wide garage so as not to cling to the walls with wide doors
- The seat belt piles up and stops reeling normally when the machine is used frequently
- Everything else is described in detail on the website korsa-club.no, but all these problems, thank God, did not affect me
Opel Corsa OPC modifications
Opel Corsa OPC 1.6T MT
Classmates Opel Corsa OPC by price
Unfortunately, this model has no classmates ...
Opel Corsa OPC Owner Reviews
Opel Corsa OPC, 2008
The seating position in the car is quite comfortable and a separate merit in this is the Recaro seats. The first thought after landing in the Opel Corsa OPC is how uncomfortable these seats are, but after a little time on the road you notice that your back does not get tired and you can continue, continue and continue driving. And this is in the presence of adjustments of the front seats in only 6 directions. The interior is spacious enough for such a compact car. With a height of 175 cm, I do not feel constraint in my legs, over my head, or in front or behind. The trunk is very small, and the lack of a spare wheel makes you think about long journeys in this car. The Opel Corsa OPC is just a hurricane in motion, especially from 3000 rpm. He constantly provokes active driving. Confidently keeps the trajectory, behaves well at high speeds, provided that the road is flat, but if the road has flaws in the surface and meanders, then the car becomes nervous and twitchy at speeds far beyond the disqualification. The car has enough power always and everywhere, provided that the appropriate gear is engaged. Constantly flashing stabilization system icon, especially on wet asphalt, "says" that the power is sufficient. The mechanical 6-speed gearbox pleases with a fairly clear shift mechanism, but there is still the development of quick shifts ahead, especially from first to second gear.
I began to notice that the passenger sitting on the right is constantly sitting in some kind of tension, although I myself am absolutely calm at the same time. Having passed as a passenger in my car, I understood the feelings of the person sitting on the right. He shakes, presses both into the backrest and into the lateral support of the seat. Upsetting is the lack of an engine temperature gauge and a small capacity fuel tank(45 liters in total). If you can at least somehow fight the first problem using the information display, the Setting and BC buttons, then I don't see a solution to the second problem - from refueling to refueling. Conclusion: now, after a little less than 6,000 km, I can say that I am completely satisfied with the car. Every time I sit in the Opel Corsa OPC and I am happy like the first time. The upcoming difficulties with "childhood diseases" are not at all scary.
Dignity : appearance, dynamics, driving performance.
disadvantages : small tank. Lack of a spare wheel.
