The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 19,800
		
					 
					€ 22,900
					
					 
					€ 19,800
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 22,900
				ⓘ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  0.9 inches longer,  2.2 inches wider and  1.4 inches taller than the VW Polo GTI.
				
				Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
					VW Polo GTI
				58.6
							
							68.4
							
							76.5
							
						57.2
							
							66.2
															
							74.8
							
						68.4 in
					Width
					66.2 in
				76.5 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					74.8 in
				58.6 in
					Height
					57.2 in
				98.9
							
							157.4
							
						97.2
							
							156.5
							
						157.4 in
					Length
					156.5 in
				98.9 in
					Wheelbase
					97.2 in
				Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
					VW Polo GTI
				2954 lb
					Curb Weight
					2798 lb
				3924 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
3704 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								157 lb
									5.31 %
								 
								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
					7-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
					VW Polo GTI
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
				Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
					1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Power
					178 hp
						at 6200 rpm
					Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
						128 hp
						178 hp
						VW Polo GTI
					221 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					Max. Torque
					184 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
						221 lb‑ft
						184 lb‑ft
						VW Polo GTI
					Performance
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
					VW Polo GTI
				
							
							
							124 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							142 mph
						
					9.5 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					6.9 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
433 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
315 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
						23.08 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					15.72 lb/hp
						
				Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
						23.08 lb/hp
						15.72 lb/hp
						VW Polo GTI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
					VW Polo GTI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						51 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						40 mpg
						
					
				Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
						51 mpg
						40 mpg
						VW Polo GTI
					41 mpg
					city
					31 mpg
						
				60 mpg
					highway
					46 mpg
						
				11.9 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					11.9 gal
						608 mi
					Range
					474 mi
				Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
						608 mi
						474 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).
					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).
111.8 kWh
						
				Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
						94.6 kWh
						111.8 kWh
						VW Polo GTI
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				192 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					224 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
					906 lb
				8.1 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					7.9 cu ft
				






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















