The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.4 (11 - 14)
€ 13,600
€ 17,300
€ 13,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Opel Corsa 1.4.
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.4
57.6
66.2
74.8
58.6
68.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.4 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58.6 in
97.2
156.4
98.9
157.4
156.4 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.4
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
9.71 %
General
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.4
6R
Generation
S07
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
59 hp
99 hp
Opel Corsa 1.4
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
70 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.4
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.4
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39.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.9 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
39.24 lb/hp
25.9 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
47 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.4
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
490 mi
VW Polo 1.0
559 mi
490 mi
Opel Corsa 1.4
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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
94.8 kWh
108 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
