2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
