The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 18,500
€ 16,000
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 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
1462
1682
1901
1488
1713
1944
1682 mm
Width
1713 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1944 mm
1462 mm
Height
1488 mm
2468
3970
2511
3999
3970 mm
Length
3999 mm
2468 mm
Wheelbase
2511 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
1132 kg
Kerb Weight
1130 kg
1620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1555 kg
Weight Difference:
2 kg
0.18 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1199 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
74 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 bhp
148 bhp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
180 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
180 NM
210 NM
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
106 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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15.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
15.3 kg/bhp
7.64 kg/bhp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
61 mpg
city
29 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
736 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
488 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
285 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1050 L
