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Vauxhall Corsa vs Hyundai i20 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 18,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Hyundai i20?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Hyundai i20: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Hyundai i20

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

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 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.

Hyundai i20 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 18,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,020 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

i20

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 Vauxhall Corsa offers clearly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers clearly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 88 Nm more.

Corsa

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is only slightly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,175 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers a bit more boot space – 352 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries marginally more – 465 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa holds a decisive overall lead 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

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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Hyundai i20

The Hyundai i20 is a cheeky small car that mixes smart styling with sensible practicality, feeling more polished and roomy than you might expect for the money. It’s an easy car to live with, offering engaging handling, a comfy cabin and useful equipment that make daily commutes and weekend errands notably less dull.

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Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
128 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
4,061 mm
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,042 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
455 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
66 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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