Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo and Opel Corsa have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Polo torque is 30 NM more than Opel Corsa. Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.3 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: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Corsa can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Corsa version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 | 1100 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 5 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2000 | |
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