The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.2 Easytronic (11 - 14) vs. VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
€ 14,100
€ 14,400
€ 14,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Corsa 1.2 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Polo 1.0.
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
58.6
68.4
76.5
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.4 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.6 in
98.9
157.4
97.2
156.4
157.4 in
Length
156.4 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
9.71 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
S07
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
84 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.2
85 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
107 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0
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30.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
30.52 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
44 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
548 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
528 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.0
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
100.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.2
VW Polo 1.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
