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Vauxhall Corsa vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Kia PV5?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Kia PV5: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Kia PV5

  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Kia PV5 costs 32,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,200 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the Kia PV5. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 13 km more than the Kia PV5.

PV5

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 Kia PV5 offers very slightly more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers only slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 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, Vauxhall Corsa is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 685 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers clearly more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 1,021 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries clearly more – 790 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 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, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 357 - 429 km
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Vauxhall Corsa

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Vauxhall Corsa
Kia PV5

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
455 - 790 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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