The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,000

€ 18,700

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2862 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
9.09 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
S07
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.67 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
22.36 lb/hp
27.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
621 mi
Range
541 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
621 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
87.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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