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Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6ivsVolkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Vauxhall Corsa E

VXR 1.6i

205 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,197 kg
    2,639 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    205 hp
    153 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
205hp153kW
192hp143kW
Torque
181Nm133lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,199kg2,643lb
1,197kg2,639lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
26.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
151Nm/t101lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,021mm158in
3,983mm157in
Width
1,736mm68in
1,682mm66in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,510mm99in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,443mm57in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
204L
Max trunk volume
1,090L
882L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
45L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6iVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i5,800 rpm1,900-5,800 rpm6,050 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI4,200-6,200 rpm1,400-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
26.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
205 hp
153 kW
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
1,199 kg
2,643 lb
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
1,197 kg
2,639 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i6.8 s
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI6.7 s

Although Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i has more power, Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
600 km
373 mi
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
205 hp
153 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,021 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
205 hp
153 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,199 kg
2,643 lb
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,021 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
600 km
373 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6iVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 76 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Has 139 Nm more
  • Is 2 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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