The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 18,500
€ 18,000
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo 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 TSI BMT.
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.29 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
S07
Generation
6R
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
148 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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16.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
16.83 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
383 mi
Range
559 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
383 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
138.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
