The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 17,200
€ 18,500
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.0 TSI is 2.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.6
67.4
76.5
68.9 in
Width
67.4 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.6 in
100.4
159.6
98.9
157.4
159.6 in
Length
157.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.31 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
AW
Generation
S07
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 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.83 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
26.85 lb/hp
16.83 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
565 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
565 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
83.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
