The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12) vs. VW Polo BlueGT (12 - 14)
€ 19,700
€ 20,400
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 an inch taller than the VW Polo BlueGT.
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo BlueGT
58.6
68.4
76.5
57.6
66.2
74.8
68.4 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.6 in
98.9
157.4
97.2
156.3
157.4 in
Length
156.3 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo BlueGT
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2672 lb
3494 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.3 %
General
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo BlueGT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo BlueGT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
148 hp
138 hp
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo BlueGT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo BlueGT
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
17.28 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 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 BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
VW Polo BlueGT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
