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Vauxhall Corsa vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Aston Martin DB12?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corsa

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Vauxhall Corsa is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 173,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

DB12

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 524 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 540 Nm more.

Corsa

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.

Seats: Vauxhall Corsa offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 613 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers somewhat more boot space – 309 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa stands well ahead of its rival 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 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 357 - 429 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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The Aston Martin DB12 is a gorgeously styled grand tourer that fuses beguiling elegance with a fiercely driver-focused personality while wrapping occupants in luxury. If you want a car that turns heads on the street and makes long journeys feel like an event, the DB12 provides effortless poise and an intoxicating soundtrack—perfect for buyers who prefer their drama tailored rather than shouty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Aston Martin
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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