The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.2 (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 12,000
€ 18,300
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Corsa 1.2 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
58.6
67.4
76.5
58.5
66.2
74.8
67.4 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.5 in
98.9
157.4
97.2
156.3
157.4 in
Length
156.3 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2469 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
3.21 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S07
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
69 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
85 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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35.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
35.78 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
665 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
508 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
