The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.2 Easytronic (11 - 14)
€ 17,900
€ 14,100
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.6
68.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.4 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 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3538 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
8 %
General
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
6R
Generation
S07
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
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
84 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
110 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
41 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
482 mi
Range
528 mi
VW Polo 1.4
482 mi
528 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
