The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 CDTI (11 - 14)
€ 14,400

€ 15,600

€ 14,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 1.3 CDTI.
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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 1.3 CDTI
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3693 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
14.99 %

General
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
74 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
70 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Performance
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.8 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
31.28 lb/hp
36.8 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
46 mpg
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Polo 1.0
548 mi
665 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







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