The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)

€ 16,000
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TDI
€ 19,800
 Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
68.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.4 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
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 1.7 CDTI
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
15.54 %
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)

General

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
128 hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI

Performance

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI

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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
608 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft