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 | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 1`645 kg | 1`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`160 kg | 1`095 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 555 kg | |
| Opel Corsa load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Volkswagen Polo. Therefore, Volkswagen Polo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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