The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 13,200
€ 18,500
€ 13,200
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 VW Polo 1.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.6
67.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
67.4 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.6 in
97.2
156.3
98.9
157.4
156.3 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.58 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
6R
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 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
98 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.83 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
16.83 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
