The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 BMT (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 14,600
€ 18,500
€ 14,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
57.6
66.2
74.8
58.6
67.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
67.4 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 BMT
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.62 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
74 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
70 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
107 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.83 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
31.43 lb/hp
16.83 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
50 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
595 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
595 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
89 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
89 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
