Opel Corsa 2011 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 65 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Opel Adam | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 952 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 98 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 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`555 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Polo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6200 | |
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