The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 21,000
€ 23,400
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
56.9
68.9
77.3
56.4
69.5
77.2
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.4 in
100.4
159.6
99.9
159.8
159.6 in
Length
159.8 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
2873 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.36 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
AW
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
128 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.56 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
638 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
608 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
80.3 kWh
85.3 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
