The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 18,200
€ 18,500
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.36 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.83 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
16.83 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
528 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
