Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1050 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 5 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests, but Opel Corsa is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Polo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 4000 | 3200 | |
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