Volkswagen Polo 2001 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 6 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, if possible |
975 litres | 1060 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, 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 | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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: | 1`550 kg | 1`545 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`035 kg | 1`035 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 510 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Polo has
|
Opel Corsa has
| |