The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 15,700
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
€ 15,500
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘ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 1.3 CDTI is 2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 CDTI (15 - 17)
68.7
76.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 CDTI (15 - 17)
98.8
158.3
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
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 1.6 TDI
2727 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 CDTI (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.45 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)

General

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
X15
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
74 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
102 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

676 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
36.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
36.85 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
59 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
69 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
699 mi
Range
665 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
699 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1010 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft