Compare performance (180 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 19600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Vauxhall Corsa?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Vauxhall Corsa has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £ , while the Kia Niro costs 29100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9514 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs significantly better – achieving up to 424 km, about 362 km more than the Kia Niro.
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 Kia Niro has a slightly edge – offering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs slightly better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Niro pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 265 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is noticeable lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers clearly perceptible more room – 451 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs noticeable better – up to 1445 L, which is about 403 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.
When it comes to payload, Kia Niro slight takes the win – 466 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.
The Vauxhall Corsa proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Corsa is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 38600 £
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Price
19600 - 30600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
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Electric Range
57 - 62 km
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
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Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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co2
53 - 111 g/km
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
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Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
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Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
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Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
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Length
4420 mm
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Length
4061 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Width
1765 mm
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Height
1545 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
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Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
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Payload
466 kg
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Payload
376 - 445 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
138 - 180 HP
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Power HP
100 - 156 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
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Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
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Torque
265 Nm
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
102 - 132 kW
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
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Engine capacity
1580 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Kia Niro is available as Front-Wheel Drive.