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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Vauxhall Corsa?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Corsa is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,422 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is barely more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Corsa. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 251 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers considerably more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 494 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 510 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

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 substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 717 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers markedly more boot space – 401 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries very slightly more – 445 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 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 £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
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Hyundai IONIQ 6

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 glides down the road with a poise that feels more runway model than commuter car, its sleek silhouette promising efficiency without trying too hard. Inside, a calm, minimalist cabin packed with clever, usable tech makes it a compelling choice for buyers who want electric motoring that's smart, stylish and quietly practical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
401 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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