The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
€ 19,800

€ 19,000

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2862 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.94 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
128 hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
30.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.25 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
621 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
621 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







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