The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
€ 14,000
€ 19,800
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
17.53 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
AW
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
74 hp
128 hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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32.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32.92 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
608 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
