Volkswagen Polo 2017 vs Opel Corsa 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 200 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 98 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.3 | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1360 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 | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo and Opel Corsa are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 309 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1079 litres | 1042 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`780 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`355 kg | 1`090 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 570 kg | |
| Volkswagen Polo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Opel Corsa. Therefore, Opel Corsa is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 8600 | 11 000 | |
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