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Fiat 500 vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Vauxhall Corsa?

Fiat 500 vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 500 is slightly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is marginally more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Corsa. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers clearly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 98 km more than the Fiat 500.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Corsa offers clearly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers moderately more torque with 260 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Vauxhall Corsa offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is marginally lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,175 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers clearly more boot space – 309 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is clearly superior overall 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 357 - 429 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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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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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
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
92 - 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
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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