Opel Corsa 2010 vs Volkswagen Polo 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
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 |
1100 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 148 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`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4000 | |
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