The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) vs. Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 14,300

€ 19,400

€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 1.5 Diesel.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
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 1.5 Diesel
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.43 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
AW
Generation
U
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 1.5 Diesel
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 hp
101 hp
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
106 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31.39 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
74 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
39 mpg
city
64 mpg
57 mpg
highway
81 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
518 mi
Range
796 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
796 mi
Opel Corsa 1.5 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).
65.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
65.8 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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