The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19)
€ 19,000

€ 16,500

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 5.4 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.2 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1488
1713
1944
1446
1751
1964
1713 mm
Width
1751 mm
1944 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1488 mm
Height
1446 mm
2511
3999
2551
4053
3999 mm
Length
4053 mm
2511 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
1298 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.39 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
S07
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 2700 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
128 bhp
79 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
300 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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10.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 kg/bhp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
10.14 kg/bhp
16.2 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
63 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
50 mpg
city
64 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
621 mi
Range
672 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
621 mi
672 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
452 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
285 L
Boot Capacity
351 L







1050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L