Opel Corsa 2011 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 170 NM | 230 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
1280 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
900 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.00 m | 3.97 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 280 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | no data | |
Opel Corsa has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
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`645 | 1`650 | |
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 (€): | 3400 | 4000 | |
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