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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Vauxhall Corsa?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Corsa is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,322 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers significantly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 328 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

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 markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more boot space – 480 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries somewhat more – 495 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is decisively ahead 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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