The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 1.4 Easytronic (17 - 18)
€ 22,900
€ 14,100
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,100
ⓘ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 1.4 Start&Stop.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 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 1.4 Start&Stop
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2515 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3538 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
10.08 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
6R
Generation
X15
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
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
89 hp
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
142 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.26 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
28.26 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
50 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
595 mi
Opel Corsa 1.4 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).
89 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4 Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft
