The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)

€ 17,700
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
€ 19,700
 Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12) Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
57.7
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
68.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.4 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
57.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
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 1.6 Turbo
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3494 lb
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.86 %
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)

General

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
74 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
133 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
107 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo

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34.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
34.26 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
69 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
57 mpg
city
24 mpg
78 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
823 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft