Opel Corsa vehicles are quite fuel efficient, with consumption figures being between 3.1 l/100 km (75.88 mpg) (2014 Opel Corsa E 1.3 CDTI ECOTEC (95 Hp) Easytronic start/stop) and 7.9 l/100 km (29.77 mpg) (2011 Opel Corsa D (Facelift 2011) 3-door 1.6 LER (192 Hp)).
Dimensions vary across the range, with length being between 3622 mm (142.6 in.) and 4060 mm (159.84 in.), width - between 1532 mm (60.31 in.) and 1944 mm (76.54 in.), and height - between 1360 mm (53.54 in.) and 1488 mm (58.58 in.).
Ground clearance is between 140 mm (5.5 in.) and 160 mm (6.3 in.), depending on the variant.
While most variants in the range have a hatchback body style, sedan (1983 Opel Corsa A Sedan) and station wagon (1999 Opel Corsa B Kasten) versions are also available.
Most problems reported by owners regard the Opel Corsa E vehicles and include issues with stability, steering control, and handbrake. Other Corsa vehicles, apart from Corsa E, however, are described as mostly reliable and cheap to own, drive, and maintain.