The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17)
€ 19,000
€ 23,300
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
58.6
67.4
76.5
57.1
66.2
74.8
67.4 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
98.9
157.4
97.2
156.8
157.4 in
Length
156.8 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
2862 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.99 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
S07
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
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22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
22.36 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
466 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
621 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
