Opel Corsa 1997 vs Volkswagen Polo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Opel Corsa) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 82 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 9 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
|
The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa and Volkswagen Polo are practically the same length. | |||
| 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: | 10.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`380 kg | 1`400 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Corsa has
|
Volkswagen Polo has
| |