The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa GSi (18 - 19)
€ 19,000
€ 20,000
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Corsa GSi.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa GSi
58.5
66.2
74.8
58.2
68.3
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
97.2
156.3
98.8
158.9
156.3 in
Length
158.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa GSi
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.88 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa GSi
6R
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 GSi
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa GSi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa GSi
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa GSi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa GSi
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29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
18.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa GSi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa GSi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Corsa GSi
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
651 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
459 mi
Opel Corsa GSi
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Corsa GSi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Opel Corsa GSi
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft
