The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Easytronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 17,500

€ 19,100

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop is 2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2776 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
7.46 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
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
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
94 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
29.53 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
69 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
46 mpg
76 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
665 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
823 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
70 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft