The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 16,700
€ 15,700
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 TSI is 2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.3
68.7
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.3 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 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2727 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.93 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
6R
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
36.85 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
548 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
699 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 TSI
96.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
