The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.4 Easytronic (17 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 14,100
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,100
ⓘ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 1.4 Start&Stop.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
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 1.4 Start&Stop
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2515 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3538 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.37 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
28.26 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
595 mi
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
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).
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft
