The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.4 Automatic (14 - 19)
€ 13,200
€ 14,600
€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,600
ⓘ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 1.2 is 2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.4.
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.4
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.2
68.3
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
97.2
156.3
98.8
158.3
156.3 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.4
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
8.27 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.4
6R
Generation
X15
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
89 hp
Opel Corsa 1.4
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.4
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.4
98 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.4
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39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.4
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
474 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
474 mi
Opel Corsa 1.4
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft
