Opel Corsa 2011 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
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`565 | 1`570 | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 6000 | |
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