The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)

€ 19,800
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
€ 16,000
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TDI
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
68.4
76.5
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
98.9
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
97.2
156.3
157.4 in
Length
156.3 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
15.54 %
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)

General

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
S07
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI

Performance

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI

 REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
23.08 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
51 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
736 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
608 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
94.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft