Volkswagen Polo 2017 vs Opel Corsa 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Polo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Corsa) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo and Opel Corsa have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Polo torque is 15 NM less than Opel Corsa. Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.2 | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1125 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Polo has 66 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7000 | |
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