Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Opel Corsa 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 20 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 3.97 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 5 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Corsa is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 5800 | 7800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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