Nissan Ariya vs Vauxhall Corsa – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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

Vauxhall Corsa has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19400 £, while the Nissan Ariya costs 37300 £. That’s a price difference of around 17837 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Corsa: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinct more efficient than the Nissan Ariya with 17.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.30 kWh.

As for range, the Nissan Ariya performs evident better – achieving up to 531 km, about 107 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

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 Nissan Ariya has a clearly edge – offering 435 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya pulls decisively stronger with 600 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.

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, the Vauxhall Corsa is significantly lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1980 kg. The difference is around 805 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers evident more room – 468 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Ariya performs a bit better – up to 1350 L, which is about 269 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa slight takes the win – 445 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

All in all, the Nissan Ariya shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.