Vauxhall Corsa 5 Doors (2001 – 2006) vs Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (2001 – 2005): specs compared

The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 125 hp. The Vauxhall Corsa 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 9.3 s. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 960 kg against 999 kg. At 3,899 mm, the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is 61 mm longer than the Vauxhall Corsa 5 Doors.

Specification Vauxhall Corsa 5 Doors Vauxhall Corsa 5 Doors 2001 – 2006 Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 2001 – 2005
Overview
Origin United Kingdom Germany
Documented years 2001 – 2006 2001 – 2005
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 3 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 6 10
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 60 – 125 hp 54 – 130 hp
Torque 88 – 240 Nm 106 – 310 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.0 – 15.0 s 9.3 – 17.5 s
Top speed 154 – 203 km/h 152 – 206 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.4 – 7.7 L/100 km 4.5 – 6.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,838 mm 3,899 mm
Width 1,646 mm 1,651 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,461 mm
Wheelbase 2,492 mm 2,461 mm
Curb weight 999 – 1,174 kg 960 – 1,115 kg

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