The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa GSi (18 - 19)

€ 14,400
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.0
€ 20,000
 Opel Corsa GSi (18 - 19) Opel Corsa GSi
€ 14,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Corsa GSi.
VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa GSi
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
58.2
Blueprint Opel Corsa GSi (18 - 19)
68.3
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint Opel Corsa GSi (18 - 19)
98.8
158.9
156.4 in
Length
158.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa GSi
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
13.53 %
Opel Corsa GSi (18 - 19)

General

VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa GSi
6R
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa GSi
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
74 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa GSi
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0
70 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa GSi

Performance

VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa GSi
107 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa GSi

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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
31.28 lb/hp
18.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa GSi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa GSi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
46 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Corsa GSi
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Polo 1.0
548 mi
459 mi
Opel Corsa GSi
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
96.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Corsa GSi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.0
Opel Corsa GSi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft