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Lotus Eletre vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Vauxhall Corsa?

Lotus Eletre vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • significantly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Eletre

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,085 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is significantly more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 8.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 141 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

Corsa

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 Lotus Eletre offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 762 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 725 Nm more.

Eletre

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 significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 379 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa holds a narrow overall lead 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 £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 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 357 - 429 km
Lotus Eletre
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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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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Lotus Eletre
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
-
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Vauxhall
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