The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 15,700
€ 13,700
€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 1.3 CDTI is 2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2
58.3
68.7
76.5
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
98.8
158.3
97.2
156.3
158.3 in
Length
156.3 in
98.8 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2
2727 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
13.75 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2
X15
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
74 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2
102 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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36.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
36.85 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
699 mi
Range
508 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
699 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1010 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
