The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo (11 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 18,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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 1.6 Turbo
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
16.6 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
148 hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.83 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
16.83 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
383 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
383 mi
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Opel Corsa 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.7 cu ft
