The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 16,000
€ 14,900
€ 16,000
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 VW Polo 1.2 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
57.6
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
57.6 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 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.6 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
6R
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
74 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
51 mpg
city
46 mpg
71 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
736 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
699 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 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
