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Vauxhall Corsa vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Vauxhall Corsa vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corsa

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Corsa is significantly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,737 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe uses 4.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 144 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,495 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers noticeably more boot space – 430 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is far ahead overall 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 £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 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
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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