The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 17,200
€ 19,300
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 DI Turbo.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.71 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
99 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
26.85 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
43 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
565 mi
Range
636 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
565 mi
636 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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).
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
83.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
