Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 40 NM more than Opel Corsa. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 830 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine | |||
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`650 | 1`565 | |
| 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 | 3000 | |
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