The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

€ 19,800
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
€ 22,500
 VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
68.4
76.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
68.4 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
98.9
157.4
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
157.4 in
Length
156.8 in
98.9 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.08 %
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

General

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

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23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
23.08 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
51 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
466 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
608 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
94.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft