Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (1999 – 2001) vs Opel Corsa 3 Doors (1997 – 2000): specs compared

The Opel Corsa 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 109 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 192 km/h against 188 km/h. The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Opel Corsa 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 837 kg against 882 kg. The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors dates from 1999 – 2001, the Opel Corsa 3 Doors from 1997 – 2000.

Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors 1999 – 2001 Opel Corsa 3 Doors Opel Corsa 3 Doors 1997 – 2000
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1999 – 2001 1997 – 2000
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 3 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 7 10
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 50 – 101 hp 45 – 109 hp
Torque 86 – 195 Nm 82 – 148 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.4 – 18.4 s 10.0 – 20.0 s
Top speed 151 – 188 km/h 145 – 192 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.4 – 6.7 L/100 km 5.2 – 7.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,739 mm 3,739 mm
Width 1,631 mm 1,610 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,410 mm 2,441 mm
Curb weight 882 – 991 kg 837 – 942 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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