The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)

€ 23,300
VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 18,500
 Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12) Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
€ 23,300
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 GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
67.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
67.4 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
Blueprint Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
98.9
157.4
156.8 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3428 lb
VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
11.16 %
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)

General

VW Polo GTI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo

Performance

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo

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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.83 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
16.83 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
966 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