Opel Corsa A or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

1982–1993 vs 1981–1994 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Corsa A 3,955 mm, Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: Corsa A 390 l, Polo II (86C) 215 l.
Lowest consumption: Corsa A 5 l/100 km, Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Corsa A 33–74 kW, Polo II (86C) 33–83 kW.
Standard equipment: Corsa A 9 items (LS), Polo II (86C) 9 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Corsa A1982–1993 · 10 engines · LS, GL, GSi, CitySpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994 · 5 engines · CL, GL, C, FoxSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Corsa A1982–1993no listings	Volkswagen Polo II (86C)1981–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,622 mm–3,955 mm	Length3,725 mm
Width	Width1,532 mm–1,540 mm	Width1,580 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,365 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,355 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,343 mm	Wheelbase2,335 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume220 l–390 l	Trunk volume195 l–215 l
Curb weight	Curb weight735 kg–865 kg	Curb weight740 kg–845 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l	Fuel tank42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1993	Production years1981–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines5
Power	Power33–74 kW (45–101 hp)	Power33–83 kW (45–113 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.4 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.6 GSi	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 1.3 G40
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsLS · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim9 · LS	Items in the base trim9 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim16 · GT	Items in the top trim16 · GT
Equipment · Comfort0 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Corsa A or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

Length: Opel Corsa A 3,955 mm, Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 3,725 mm (a 230 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,343 vs 2,335 mm. Boot: 390 vs 215 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Corsa A or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The most frugal Opel Corsa A uses 5 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 5.2 l/100 km (1.4 D).

Which is more powerful — Opel Corsa A or Volkswagen Polo II (86C)?

The strongest Opel Corsa A makes 74 kW (101 hp) (1.6 GSi); the strongest Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 83 kW (113 hp) (1.3 G40).

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