The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.4 (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 13,400

€ 14,300

€ 13,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Corsa 1.4 is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
58.6
67.4
76.5
56.9
68.9
77.3
67.4 in
Width
68.9 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.6 in
Height
56.9 in
98.9
157.4
100.4
159.6
157.4 in
Length
159.6 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2515 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.39 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
S07
Generation
AW
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 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.4
99 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.4
96 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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25.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.4
25.4 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.4
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
490 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Corsa 1.4
490 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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).
90.9 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.4
108 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.4
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft