The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..) vs. Opel Corsa GSi (18 - 19)
€ 19,500
€ 20,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Opel Corsa GSi.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa GSi
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.2
68.3
76.5
68.9 in
Width
68.3 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.2 in
100.4
159.6
98.8
158.9
159.6 in
Length
158.9 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa GSi
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
5.17 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa GSi
AW
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa GSi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa GSi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa GSi
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa GSi
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa GSi
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30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.02 lb/hp
18.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa GSi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa GSi
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Corsa GSi
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
672 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
459 mi
Opel Corsa GSi
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Corsa GSi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa GSi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft
