Opel Corsa 2000 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
1060 litres | 1030 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: | 1`505 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`020 kg | 1`083 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 547 kg | |
| Opel Corsa load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Volkswagen Polo. Therefore, Volkswagen Polo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 | 1200 | |
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