The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 19,800

€ 19,600

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI is 0.5 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
58.6
68.4
76.5
58.6
66.9
74.8
68.4 in
Width
66.9 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
98.9
157.4
97.2
157
157.4 in
Length
157 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.2 %

General
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
S07
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.7 CDTI
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
23.08 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
51 mpg
43 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
608 mi
Range
508 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
608 mi
508 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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