The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (14 - 19)
€ 19,700
€ 12,100
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.2
68.3
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
97.2
156.3
98.8
158.3
156.3 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
3.21 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
6R
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
69 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
728 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.78 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
35.78 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
518 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft
