The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 19,700

€ 21,000

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
58.6
68.4
76.5
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.4 in
Width
68.9 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
58.6 in
Height
56.9 in
98.9
157.4
100.4
159.6
157.4 in
Length
159.6 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
10.97 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
S07
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
148 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
17.28 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
383 mi
Range
638 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
383 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
138.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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