The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
€ 19,100

€ 19,800

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
1485
1682
1901
1488
1737
1944
1682 mm
Width
1737 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1944 mm
1485 mm
Height
1488 mm
2470
3970
2511
3999
3970 mm
Length
3999 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2511 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
13.06 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
128 bhp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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11.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
11.2 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
61 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
665 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
608 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
285 L







952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L