The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..)
€ 17,200
€ 14,000
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 TSI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
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 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.84 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
26.85 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
43 mpg
city
49 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
565 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
565 mi
606 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
77.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
83.4 kWh
77.7 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
