The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 13,700

€ 15,100

€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.2
68.3
76.5
68.9 in
Width
68.3 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.2 in
100.4
159.6
98.8
158.3
159.6 in
Length
158.3 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
6.17 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
AW
Generation
X15
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 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
102 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
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38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
699 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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