The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 19,000
€ 19,700
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
58.5
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
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 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3494 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.62 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.28 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
17.28 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
