The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
€ 19,600

€ 19,800

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI is 0.5 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
58.6
66.9
74.8
58.6
68.4
76.5
66.9 in
Width
68.4 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
97.2
157
98.9
157.4
157 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.2 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
128 hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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







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