The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (11 - 14)
€ 17,300
€ 12,000
€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.2
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.6
67.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
67.4 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
58.5 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.2
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.42 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.2
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
69 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.78 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
35.78 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
559 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
508 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Opel Corsa 1.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
