Opel Corsa 2011 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.6 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 90 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: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | Used also on Skoda Fabia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 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 (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
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