The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Opel Corsa OPC (11 - 14)
€ 14,800
€ 24,300
€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Corsa OPC.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa OPC
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
159.1
156.3 in
Length
159.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa OPC
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2851 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
10.52 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa OPC
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa OPC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
189 hp
Opel Corsa OPC
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1980 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa OPC
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa OPC
106 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa OPC
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34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa OPC
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa OPC
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
665 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa OPC
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa OPC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
