The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 19,300
€ 15,500
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo is 3.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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 DI Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3627 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.7 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
99 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
151 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
25.94 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
55 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
636 mi
Range
665 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
636 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
81.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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
