The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
€ 16,100

€ 19,800

€ 16,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
57.2
66.2
74.8
58.6
68.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.4 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
57.2 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
17.09 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
128 hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.05 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
665 mi
608 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
79.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft







27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft