The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 18,500
€ 19,000
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
4.16 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S07
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
148 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
16.83 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
383 mi
Range
651 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
383 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
