The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 19,000
€ 15,500
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2862 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.87 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
S07
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
22.36 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
665 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
621 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
