The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Gasoline) (17 - 20) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 19,800

€ 17,500

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 TGI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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 TGI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.52 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
AW
Generation
U
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
89 hp
99 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
118 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
31.21 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
49 mpg
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
518 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
518 mi
651 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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).
79.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
90.9 kWh
79.5 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft






29 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft