The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (11 - 14)
€ 17,700
€ 12,000
€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.2
57.7
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
57.7 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 BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.2
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.6 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
74 hp
69 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
133 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.2
107 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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34.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.78 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
34.26 lb/hp
35.78 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
69 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
57 mpg
city
33 mpg
78 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
823 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
508 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
70 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
