The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.4 (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 15,100
€ 13,700
€ 15,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Corsa 1.4 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 1.2.
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
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 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.58 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
86 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.4
86 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.4
96 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
107 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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28.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.4
28.97 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.4
41 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
508 mi
Opel Corsa 1.4
490 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.4
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
