The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
€ 18,000
€ 19,000
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
58.5
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
58.5 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 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2862 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
14.96 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
621 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
