Corsa C · 2003–2006

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI Corsa C · 70 hp (2003 to 2006)

The Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI of the Corsa C generation uses the SDE 1.3 Multijet diesel engine with 70 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Diesel
Power
70 PS / 51 kW
Displacement
1 248 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
SDE 1.3 Multijet
Period covered
2003–2006
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

70 hp (51 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2003 to 2006.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the only diesel version of this generation. The SDE 1.3 Multijet engine is also fitted to: Alfa Romeo MiTo (MiTo (955)), Chevrolet Aveo (Aveo T300 Europe), Fiat Panda (Panda II), Fiat Panda (Panda III / Pandina), Fiat Punto (Punto II), Fiat Punto (Grande Punto / Punto Evo).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

30 000 km

12 months

GM-LL-A/B-025 / dexos2 / dexos1 Gen 2 ; PSA B71 2290 / B71 2312 / FPW9.55535/03 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI Corsa C?

The SDE 1.3 Multijet diesel engine (1 248 cc), 70 hp (51 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI?

A GM-LL-A/B-025 / dexos2 / dexos1 Gen 2 ; PSA B71 2290 / B71 2312 / FPW9.55535/03-approved oil suited to the SDE 1.3 Multijet engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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