The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.2 (14 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..)
€ 12,100

€ 19,500

€ 12,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Opel Corsa 1.2 is 3.2 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1479
1736
1944
1446
1751
1964
1736 mm
Width
1751 mm
1944 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1479 mm
Height
1446 mm
2510
4021
2551
4053
4021 mm
Length
4053 mm
2510 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1120 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1575 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
12.5 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
X15
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1229 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
69 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 2700 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
69 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
115 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
115 NM
250 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
101 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
16 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
222 m
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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16.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 kg/bhp
Opel Corsa 1.2
16.23 kg/bhp
13.62 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
52 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
64 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
518 mi
Range
672 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
518 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
76.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
102.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
351 L








1090 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L