The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (19 - ..)
€ 24,000
€ 14,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Polo GTI is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
56.6
68.9
77.3
56.4
69.5
77.2
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
56.6 in
Height
56.4 in
100.4
160.1
99.9
159.8
160.1 in
Length
159.8 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
22.13 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
AW
Generation
U
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-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
74 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
87 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
87 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
147 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.2
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
421 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
606 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).
77.7 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
77.7 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
