Opel Corsa 2000 vs Volkswagen Polo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 58 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 2 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1050 litres | 975 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 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`405 kg | 1`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 880 kg | 985 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 415 kg | |
| Opel Corsa load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Volkswagen Polo. Therefore, Opel Corsa is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below 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 (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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