The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 17,900
€ 23,400
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.4 is 3.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.4
69.5
77.2
66.2 in
Width
69.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
97.2
156.3
99.9
159.8
156.3 in
Length
159.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
13.21 %
General
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
6R
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
128 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
110 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
41 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
482 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Polo 1.4
482 mi
608 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
109.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
