The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..)
€ 18,300
€ 14,000
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
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 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.82 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
6R
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
665 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
606 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
77.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
77.7 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
