The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..)
€ 13,000

€ 14,000

€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
56.4
69.5
77.2
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.4 in
100.4
159.6
99.9
159.8
159.6 in
Length
159.8 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.52 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
AW
Generation
U
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 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
102 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
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38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.06 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
40 mpg
city
49 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
529 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
606 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
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).
77.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
77.7 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft








31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft