The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.2 (14 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 12,900
€ 21,000
€ 12,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Opel Corsa 1.2 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
58.3
68.7
76.5
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
98.8
158.3
100.4
159.6
158.3 in
Length
159.6 in
98.8 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.76 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
X15
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
69 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
85 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
101 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
16 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
728 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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37.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
37.16 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
44 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
638 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
518 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
102.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
