Opel Corsa 2009 vs Volkswagen Polo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 LPG | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 1 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.4 | |
| Opel Corsa consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Corsa is larger. Opel Corsa is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| 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 (kg): | 1`665 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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