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Kia Niro vs Vauxhall Corsa - Differences and prices compared

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?

Kia Niro

5 (1 Reviews)
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Vauxhall Corsa

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

Niro

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

Niro

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £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 : 4.6 - 5.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 km
Kia Niro
Vauxhall Corsa

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Kia Niro

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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.

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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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Kia Niro
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 38600 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
53 - 111 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4420 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1545 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
Payload
466 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 - 180 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
102 - 132 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1580 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Kia Niro offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Niro is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.