Opel Corsa 5 Doors (1993 – 1997) vs Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1994 – 1999): specs compared
The Opel Corsa 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 105 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 192 km/h against 188 km/h. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Opel
Corsa 5 Doors
1993 – 1997
|
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
1994 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1997 | 1994 – 1999 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 105 hp | 45 – 101 hp |
| Torque | 82 – 148 Nm | 76 – 128 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 20.0 s | 10.5 – 21.4 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 192 km/h | 145 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 7.4 L/100 km | 4.7 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,730 – 3,739 mm | 3,721 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 – 2,446 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 845 – 945 kg | 850 – 935 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.