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2023 · Opel · Petrol

Corsa

1.2T Edition

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Cost to own / mo

R6,430

R5/km

Market price

R356,900

Annual total

R77,160

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR1,897
InsuranceR625
MaintenanceR1,220
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,782
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR2,648
Cost to own / moR6,430

Specifications

Body type
Hatchback
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1.2L
Power
74 kW
Torque
205 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
124 g/km
Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,199 cc
Cylinders
3
Cylinder layout
Inline
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
5,500 rpm
Torque peak
1,750 rpm
0–100 km/h
9.9 s
Top speed
194 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,055 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
Kerb weight
1,165 kg
GVM
1,620 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
309 L
Fuel tank
40 L
Range
702 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,200 kg
Towing (unbraked)
580 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
195/55 R16
Rear tyres
195/55 R16

Safety

Airbags
6
ISOFIX
Outer Rear
Lane departure
Standard (Lane Keeping Assist)

Comfort & convenience

Central locking
Remote
Parking camera
Rear
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
100,000 km / 5 yr
Service plan
45,000 km / 3 yr
Service interval
15,000 km
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

50/ 100

How this Hatchback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value14
Efficiency44
Reliability42
Practicality100

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