The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (11 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 12,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo GTI is 2.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
56.6
68.9
77.3
58.6
67.4
76.5
68.9 in
Width
67.4 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
56.6 in
Height
58.6 in
100.4
160.1
98.9
157.4
160.1 in
Length
157.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
17.34 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
AW
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
69 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
147 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.78 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
35.78 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
508 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
508 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
