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Kia XCeed vs Vauxhall Corsa – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed 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 to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Kia XCeed costs 23100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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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 Kia XCeed has a a bit 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 minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 210 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia XCeed pulls barely noticeable stronger with 265 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 5 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 slightly lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 176 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia XCeed offers noticeable more room – 426 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia XCeed performs evident better – up to 1378 L, which is about 297 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, Kia XCeed barely noticeable takes the win – 479 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £23,100
XCeed @ Kia Corporation

Kia XCeed

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.4 - 6.8 L
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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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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
23100 - 33000 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 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
144 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1351 - 1419 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1826 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
471 - 479 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
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
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

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

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Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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