The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 17,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 9 cm shorter, 8.3 cm narrower and 5.2 cm taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
1485
1682
1901
1433
1765
1960
1682 mm
Width
1765 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1960 mm
1485 mm
Height
1433 mm
2470
3970
2538
4060
3970 mm
Length
4060 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
1157 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1620 kg
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.69 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
6R
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1199 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
99 bhp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
205 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
230 NM
205 NM
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.77 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
13 kg/bhp
11.77 kg/bhp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
67 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
54 mpg
city
54 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 L
651 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
651 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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).
79.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
79.5 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
309 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1081 L
