The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo (17 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 17,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo 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
158.9
156.5 in
Length
158.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.33 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
6R
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.08 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
18.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
459 mi
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 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
