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Mazda 2 vs Vauxhall Corsa – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Vauxhall Corsa?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 2 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14200 £, while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £. That’s a price difference of around 5400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Vauxhall Corsa has a distinct 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 somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.10 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs minimal better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Mazda 2 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls clearly stronger with 260 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 109 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mazda 2 is minimal lighter – 1099 kg compared to 1175 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers hardly perceptible more room – 309 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Corsa performs somewhat better – up to 1081 L, which is about 131 L more than the Mazda 2.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa barely noticeable takes the win – 445 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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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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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
14200 - 21700 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 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
107 - 122 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1099 - 1120 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4080 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1695 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1515 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1496 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

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

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Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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