Volkswagen Polo 2001 vs Opel Corsa 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 50 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 8 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 1060 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.7 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`490 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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