The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 13,700
€ 14,900
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,900
ⓘ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 1.3 CDTI.
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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 1.3 CDTI
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
11.01 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
6R
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
508 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
699 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft
