The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (14 - 19)
€ 24,000

€ 12,100

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,100
ⓘ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 4.6 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
1438
1751
1964
1479
1736
1944
1751 mm
Width
1736 mm
1964 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1944 mm
1438 mm
Height
1479 mm
2549
4067
2510
4021
4067 mm
Length
4021 mm
2549 mm
Wheelbase
2510 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1120 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1575 kg

Weight Difference:
235 kg
17.34 %

General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
AW
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1229 CC
197 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
69 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 bhp
69 bhp
Opel Corsa 1.2
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
115 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
320 NM
115 NM
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
147 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
222 m
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
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6.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
6.88 kg/bhp
16.23 kg/bhp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo GTI
48 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
421 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
518 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
305 L
Boot Capacity
280 L








1079 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1090 L