Opel Corsa 2015 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Corsa is larger. Opel Corsa is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Corsa is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 952 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Opel Corsa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests, butOpel Corsa is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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