The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 18,700

€ 16,700

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
97.2
156.4
98.8
158.3
156.4 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2727 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.92 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
6R
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 hp
94 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.01 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
28.21 lb/hp
29.01 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
57 mpg
59 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
608 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
608 mi
799 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
87.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft