The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.2 (11 - 14)
€ 14,000
€ 12,700
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.6
68.4
76.5
68.9 in
Width
68.4 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.6 in
100.4
159.6
98.9
157.4
159.6 in
Length
157.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3538 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.99 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
AW
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
74 hp
69 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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32.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.16 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32.92 lb/hp
37.16 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
508 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
