The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 17)
€ 19,700

€ 20,600

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT.
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
58.6
68.4
76.5
57.2
66.2
74.8
68.4 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.2 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 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2529 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.13 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
S07
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
17.28 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
383 mi
Range
608 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
383 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
87.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
138.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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