2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 93 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Polo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
