Opel Corsa 2000 vs Volkswagen Polo 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.7 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`430 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below 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 (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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