The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 Easytronic (11 - 14)
€ 18,700
€ 13,400
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,400
ⓘ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 1.2.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
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 1.2
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
5.07 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
AW
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
84 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
29.39 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
541 mi
Range
528 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
528 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
