The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 13,600
€ 17,500
€ 13,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.0 is 3.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
57.6
66.2
74.8
56.4
69.5
77.2
66.2 in
Width
69.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.6 in
Height
56.4 in
97.2
156.4
99.9
159.8
156.4 in
Length
159.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.89 %
General
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
6R
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
59 hp
99 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
70 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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39.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
39.24 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
47 mpg
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
559 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0
559 mi
651 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
79.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
94.8 kWh
79.5 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
