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Nissan Leaf vs Vauxhall Corsa - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (217 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 19600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Leaf or Vauxhall Corsa?

Nissan Leaf

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.

Vauxhall Corsa has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Nissan Leaf costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 11151 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Corsa: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the Nissan Leaf with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.30 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs slight better – achieving up to 424 km, about 39 km more than the Nissan Leaf.

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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 Nissan Leaf has a distinct edge – offering 217 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 6.90 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Nissan Leaf tops out at 157 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Leaf pulls noticeable stronger with 340 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is clearly perceptible lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1580 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers evident more room – 394 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Corsa performs evident better – up to 1081 L, which is about 291 L more than the Nissan Leaf.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa minimal takes the win – 445 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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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
30800 - 37200 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
270 - 385 km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
39 - 59 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1580 - 1756 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
385 - 394 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4490 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1788 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1540 - 1545 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
790 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
384 - 415 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 217 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
144 - 157 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
320 - 340 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 160 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2019
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Nissan
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Vauxhall

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What drivetrain options does the Nissan Leaf have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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