The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI (11 - 14)
€ 19,700
€ 14,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,800
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.6
67.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
67.4 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 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3627 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.51 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.3 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.65 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
34.65 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
665 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
