2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Opel Corsa and 2006 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 182 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
