The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 Easytronic (11 - 14)
€ 21,000

€ 13,400

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,400
ⓘ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 SCR is 2.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2
56.9
68.9
77.3
58.6
67.4
76.5
68.9 in
Width
67.4 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.6 in
100.4
159.6
98.9
157.4
159.6 in
Length
157.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2
2873 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
14.03 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2
AW
Generation
S07
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 SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
84 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
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30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.56 lb/hp
29.39 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
638 mi
Range
528 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
528 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft