Opel Corsa 1997 vs Volkswagen Polo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Corsa consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 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 |
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 (kg): | 1`455 | 1`400 | |
| 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 | |
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