The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 19,000
€ 19,400
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.4
69.5
77.2
66.2 in
Width
69.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
97.2
156.3
99.9
159.8
156.3 in
Length
159.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.19 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
6R
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
101 hp
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
74 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
45 mpg
city
64 mpg
64 mpg
highway
81 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
651 mi
Range
796 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
796 mi
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
65.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.5 Diesel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
