The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Corsa GSi (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,000
€ 16,300
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Corsa GSi is 2.6 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
Opel Corsa GSi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
58.2
68.3
76.5
58.5
66.2
74.8
68.3 in
Width
66.2 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
98.8
158.9
97.2
156.3
158.9 in
Length
156.3 in
98.8 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Corsa GSi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2676 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
8.82 %
General
Opel Corsa GSi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
X15
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Corsa GSi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Corsa GSi
148 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Corsa GSi
162 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Opel Corsa GSi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa GSi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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18.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa GSi
18.08 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Corsa GSi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Corsa GSi
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
459 mi
Range
570 mi
Opel Corsa GSi
459 mi
570 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel Corsa GSi
115.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Corsa GSi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
30.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
