Compare performance (197 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (18000 £ vs 19600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG ZS or Vauxhall Corsa?
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.
MG ZS has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1629 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the MG ZS with 5 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
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 MG ZS has a noticeable edge – offering 197 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs a bit better – reaching 210 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 31 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls decisively stronger with 260 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 112 Nm difference.
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, Vauxhall Corsa is slightly lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1330 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.
In terms of boot space, the MG ZS offers noticeable more room – 443 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.
In maximum load capacity, the MG ZS performs evident better – up to 1457 L, which is about 415 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.
When it comes to payload, MG ZS slight takes the win – 470 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
The Vauxhall Corsa is barely ahead 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.
The MG ZS arrives as a cheeky and practical choice for shoppers who want SUV style and family-friendly space without blowing the budget. It may not pretend to be premium, but with sensible equipment, easy-to-live-with driving manners and surprising value, it makes a persuasive case for anyone after sensible transport with a bit of personality.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
18000 - 24000 £
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Price
19600 - 30600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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co2
113 - 145 g/km
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1330 - 1420 kg
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Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
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Trunk capacity
443 L
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Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
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Length
4430 mm
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Length
4061 mm
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Width
1818 mm
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Width
1765 mm
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Height
1635 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1457 L
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Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
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Payload
375 - 470 kg
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Payload
376 - 445 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 197 HP
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Power HP
100 - 156 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
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Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
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Torque
148 Nm
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
85 - 145 kW
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
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Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
MG
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The MG ZS is available as Front-Wheel Drive.