The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)

€ 22,900
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 19,800
 Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13) Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
58.6
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
68.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
68.4 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
Blueprint Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
98.9
157.4
156.5 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.31 %
Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)

General

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
6R
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
128 hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI

Performance

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI

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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
474 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
608 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft