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Vauxhall Corsa vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Fiat 500?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • barely lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Corsa

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat 500 is moderately cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is moderately more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.4 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Corsa. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 93 km more than the Fiat 500.

500

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 Vauxhall Corsa offers noticeably more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa is clearly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers moderately more torque with 260 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Corsa

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: Vauxhall Corsa offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is barely lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,175 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers substantially more boot space – 309 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Corsa offers considerably more capacity – up to 1,042 L, about 492 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries markedly more – 445 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

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 : 4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 km
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Vauxhall Corsa

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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Fiat 500

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
17,100 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 4
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
4,061 mm
Length
3,631 - 3,632 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,527 - 1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,042 L
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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