Opel Corsa 2000 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 1 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 975 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Corsa has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`490 | |
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| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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