Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Vauxhall Corsa – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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.

Vauxhall Corsa has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19400 £, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback costs 19700 £. That’s a price difference of around 265 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Fiat Tipo Hatchback with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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 has a a touch edge – offering 156 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback takes 8.80 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs barely noticeable better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback tops out at 208 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Tipo Hatchback pulls slightly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Vauxhall Corsa is distinctly lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1415 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers visibly more room – 440 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa minimal takes the win – 445 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Our conclusion: The Fiat Tipo Hatchback proves to be just comes out ahead and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Fiat Tipo Hatchback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.