The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 18,500
€ 14,300
€ 18,500
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 1.6 Turbo is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.44 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
148 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
16.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
16.83 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
383 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
383 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 1.6 Turbo
138.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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
