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Vauxhall Corsa vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 35,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or CUPRA Formentor?

Vauxhall Corsa vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,621 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers clearly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 303 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

Formentor

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Formentor offers considerably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers significantly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 220 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 1,434 kg. The difference is around 259 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers clearly more boot space – 450 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries moderately more – 526 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is decisively 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.

from £35,200
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 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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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 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
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
CUPRA
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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