The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 Easytronic (11 - 14)
€ 16,000
€ 13,400
€ 16,000
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 VW Polo 1.2 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
57.6
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
57.6 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 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
1.04 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
84 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
29.39 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
528 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
