The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 14,000
€ 14,800
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Corsa 1.2 is 3.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56.4
69.5
77.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
69.5 in
Width
66.2 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
99.9
159.8
97.2
156.3
159.8 in
Length
156.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.82 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
U
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-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
74 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
87 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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31.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
31.43 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
57 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
606 mi
Range
665 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
606 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
77.7 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
77.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
