Volkswagen Polo 2005 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 5 NM more than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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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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