Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Opel Corsa 2006
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 126 NM | 125 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.92 m | 4.00 m | |
Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 285 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1100 litres | |
Volkswagen Polo has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 70 litres). | |||
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. | |||
Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`565 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | below average | |
Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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