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Fiat 500 vs Vauxhall Corsa – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Vauxhall Corsa?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 500 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18800 £, while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £. That’s a price difference of around 772 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 500: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 14.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.40 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 424 km, about 93 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 Vauxhall Corsa has a distinct edge – offering 156 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls to a small extent stronger with 260 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Corsa offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is minimal lighter – 1141 kg compared to 1175 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers significantly more room – 309 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Corsa performs clearly better – up to 1081 L, which is about 531 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa clearly perceptible takes the win – 445 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Corsa proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Corsa is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 5.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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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
18800 - 30800 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.30 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1141 - 1475 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
220 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drivetrain options does the Fiat 500 have?

The Fiat 500 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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