The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 14,400
€ 19,400
€ 14,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9.89 %
General
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
6R
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
74 hp
101 hp
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
70 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
107 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
31.28 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
46 mpg
74 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
37 mpg
city
64 mpg
53 mpg
highway
81 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
548 mi
Range
796 mi
VW Polo 1.0
548 mi
796 mi
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
65.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
96.6 kWh
65.8 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
