What does SXi mean on a Corsa?
by Carbuyer team. 17 Apr 2014. 17 Apr 2014. The Vauxhall Corsa SXi, which sits below the SRi in the Corsa line-up, is the brand’s rival to the Ford Fiesta Zetec. Like the Zetec, it gets sporty looks, but has no engine or suspension changes that would adversely affect running costs.
Does a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 have a timing belt or chain?
However, 1.4 and 1.8-litre petrol engines, plus the 1.7 Di, all have cambelts. Petrol units need a new belt every four years or 40,000 miles, while on the diesel it has to be renewed after 100,000 miles or 10 years, and costs around £230.
How many miles to the gallon does a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 do?
Vauxhall Corsa MPG & CO2 The manual 74 and 89bhp versions of the 1.4-litre Corsa without stop/start both return 43.5mpg and emit 128-131g/km of CO2 for a high BiK rating for a car of this size, while the automatic 89bhp version returns 38.2mpg, with CO2 emissions of 150g/km, so BiK is even higher.
Are Vauxhall Corsa reliable cars?
Vauxhall Corsas are considered above average for reliability, especially for general driving. Of course, the design means you can’t expect to rev down the motorway, matching the high-end sports cars for speed, but this isn’t why people purchase a Corsa. Instead, they purchase it because it is a dependable model.
When should Cambelt be changed on Corsa?
Vauxhall Cambelts
| Vauxhall Model | Cambelt Change Intervals |
|---|---|
| Vauxhall Corsa Cambelt Change Intervals | 60,000 miles or 10 years |
| Vauxhall Meriva Cambelt Change Intervals | 50,000 miles or 10 years |
| Vauxhall Mokka Cambelt Change Intervals | 100,000 miles or 6 years |
| Vauxhall Vectra Cambelt Change Intervals | 100,000 miles or 10 years |
How often should a timing chain be replaced?
between 80,000 and 120,000 miles
When does a timing chain need to be replaced? The timing chain normally needs to be replaced between 80,000 and 120,000 miles unless there is a specific problem. Issues with the chain are common in higher mileage vehicles.
Are Vauxhall Corsa engines reliable?
Are Vauxhall Corsas Reliable? Vauxhall Corsas are considered above average for reliability, especially for general driving. No one wants to replace brake pads or clutches too frequently, but one positive of the Corsa is that many parts will not require a replacement until nearly 100,000 miles.
Is a Vauxhall Corsa cheap to run?
The more powerful 99bhp turbocharged petrol is our pick – not only is it cheaper to buy than the diesel but CO2 emissions from just 117-120g/km make it very affordable for business car buyers. It’s capable of fuel economy of up to 52.3mpg, putting it on a par with the 1.0-litre Ford Fiesta EcoBoost.
Is a Corsa good on petrol?
Similarly, official fuel-economy figures are decent compared with class standards, too – the 99bhp 1.2 100 petrol engine officially returns over 50mpg, while the 1.5 102 Turbo D diesel over 70mpg – that’s appealing if you’re a high-mileage driver.
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