The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Easytronic (17 - 18)
€ 23,700

€ 16,700

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
58.2 in
97.2
156.5
98.8
158.3
156.5 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2727 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.54 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
6R
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
94 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
142 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.01 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
29.01 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
69 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
46 mpg
highway
76 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
823 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
823 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
70 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 ECOTEC Diesel Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft