The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 15,100
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
58.2 in
97.2
156.8
98.8
158.3
156.8 in
Length
158.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2643 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.34 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
6R
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
147 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
35.72 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
59 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
699 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
699 mi
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.3 Diesel
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft
