The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.2 Easytronic (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 13,400
€ 22,900
€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo GTI
58.6
67.4
76.5
57.2
66.2
74.8
67.4 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.2 in
98.9
157.4
97.2
156.5
157.4 in
Length
156.5 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo GTI
2469 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
11.72 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo GTI
S07
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
84 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
85 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo GTI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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29.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
29.39 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
474 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
528 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
