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Audi A5 Sportback vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Vauxhall Corsa?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

Vauxhall Corsa

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Corsa is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers clearly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 314 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers substantially more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 483 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A5 Sportback is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Corsa tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers clearly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 565 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is considerably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 595 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers barely more boot space – 331 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A5 Sportback offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,175 L, about 133 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries moderately more – 530 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
Audi A5 Sportback
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
20.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4,829 mm
Length
4,061 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,175 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,042 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Vauxhall
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