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Kia Stonic vs Vauxhall Corsa – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Stonic or Vauxhall Corsa?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Corsa has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Kia Stonic costs 20100 £. That’s a price difference of around 514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Kia Stonic with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Corsa has a noticeable edge – offering 156 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Kia Stonic takes 10.70 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs a bit better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Kia Stonic tops out at 182 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls distinct stronger with 260 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

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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 barely noticeable lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1205 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Stonic offers to a small extent more room – 352 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Stonic performs slight better – up to 1155 L, which is about 74 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 445 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Corsa proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Corsa is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £19,600
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 5.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 km
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Kia Stonic

The Kia Stonic is a sprightly compact crossover that mixes city-friendly agility with a cheeky, modern design — perfect for buyers who want style without sacrificing sense. Inside it serves up clever practicality and a bright, well-equipped cabin, making everyday driving feel a bit more fun than it has any right to be.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20100 - 26600 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 5.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
127 - 133 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 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
1205 - 1270 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4165 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1760 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1520 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1155 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
440 - 445 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 115 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
179 - 182 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
172 - 200 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 85 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Vauxhall

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Is the Kia Stonic offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Stonic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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