The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 24,800
€ 17,500
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 GTI is 3 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
57.1
66.2
74.8
56.4
69.5
77.2
66.2 in
Width
69.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.1 in
Height
56.4 in
97.2
156.8
99.9
159.8
156.8 in
Length
159.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
6R
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
99 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
500 mi
Range
651 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
651 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
79.5 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
79.5 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
