Vauxhall Corsa VXR (2011 – 2013) vs Volkswagen Polo GTI (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Vauxhall Corsa VXR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 192 hp against 180 hp. The Volkswagen Polo GTI has the higher top speed: 229 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. The Vauxhall Corsa VXR is the lighter car, from 1,203 kg against 1,269 kg. At 4,041 mm, the Vauxhall Corsa VXR is 66 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo GTI.
| Specification |
Vauxhall
Corsa VXR
2011 – 2013
|
Volkswagen
Polo GTI
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2013 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 192 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 249 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,041 mm | 3,975 mm |
| Width | 1,712 mm | 1,681 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,203 kg | 1,269 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.