Opel Corsa 2006 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 1 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`565 | no data | |
| 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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