The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa GSi (18 - 19)
€ 14,000
€ 20,000
€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Opel Corsa GSi.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa GSi
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
158.9
159.6 in
Length
158.9 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa GSi
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
8.97 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa GSi
AW
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa GSi
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
74 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa GSi
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa GSi
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa GSi
106 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa GSi
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32.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32.92 lb/hp
18.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa GSi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa GSi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Corsa GSi
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
459 mi
Opel Corsa GSi
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Corsa GSi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa GSi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft
