Opel Corsa 3 Doors (1993 – 1997) vs Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (1994 – 1999): specs compared

The Opel Corsa 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 106 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 188 km/h. The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Opel Corsa 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 820 kg against 875 kg.

Opel Corsa 3 Doors Opel Corsa 3 Doors 1993 – 1997 Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors 1994 – 1999
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1993 – 1997 1994 – 1999
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 9 7
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 50 – 106 hp 45 – 101 hp
Torque 89 – 148 Nm 76 – 128 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.5 – 20.0 s 10.5 – 21.4 s
Top speed 145 – 195 km/h 145 – 188 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.2 – 7.8 L/100 km 4.7 – 7.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,729 – 3,731 mm 3,721 mm
Width 1,610 mm 1,661 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,441 mm 2,400 mm
Curb weight 820 – 940 kg 875 – 960 kg

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