The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (11 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 12,000
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
58.6
66.9
74.8
58.6
67.4
76.5
66.9 in
Width
67.4 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 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
8.28 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
69 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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30.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.78 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.25 lb/hp
35.78 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
508 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
508 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







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





















