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Honda ZR-V vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Vauxhall Corsa?

Honda ZR-V vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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

ZR-V

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Honda ZR-V costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Honda ZR-V with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

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 Honda ZR-V offers slightly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda ZR-V delivers moderately more torque with 315 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

ZR-V

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,660 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda ZR-V carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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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The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.

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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

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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Honda ZR-V
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 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
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Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Honda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

The Honda ZR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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