The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition (11 - 14)
€ 22,900
€ 28,300
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Opel Corsa OPC.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa OPC
57.2
66.2
74.8
58.6
67.4
76.5
66.2 in
Width
67.4 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58.6 in
97.2
156.5
98.9
159.1
156.5 in
Length
159.1 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa OPC
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2851 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.86 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa OPC
6R
Generation
S07
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 OPC
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5850 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
207 hp
Opel Corsa OPC
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2550 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa OPC
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa OPC
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa OPC
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.77 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
13.77 lb/hp
Opel Corsa OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa OPC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Corsa OPC
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
474 mi
Range
368 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
368 mi
Opel Corsa OPC
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).
144 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
Opel Corsa OPC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa OPC
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
