The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. Opel Corsa 1.4 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 16,300
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.4.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
97.2
156.8
98.9
157.4
156.8 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4
6R
Generation
S07
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
99 hp
Opel Corsa 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.4
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.4
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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 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.4
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
500 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
459 mi
Opel Corsa 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
106.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
