Opel Corsa 2006 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Corsa is larger. Opel Corsa is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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