The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.4 ecoFlex (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 14,000

€ 23,700

€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Polo GTI
58.3
68.7
76.5
57.2
66.2
74.8
68.7 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.2 in
98.8
158.3
97.2
156.5
158.3 in
Length
156.5 in
98.8 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Polo GTI
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
8.36 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Polo GTI
X15
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
89 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Polo GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
28.81 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
47 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
474 mi
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
559 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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