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Vauxhall Corsa vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Lotus Eletre?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • considerably more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Corsa is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,085 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is significantly more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 8.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 141 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 762 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 725 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 substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more boot space – 688 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 379 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa comes out modestly 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 £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 4.5 - 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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Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 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
4
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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