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Vauxhall Corsa vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Mazda 2?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Mazda 2: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 2 is visibly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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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 115 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers considerably more torque with 260 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 109 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, Mazda 2 is only slightly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,175 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers very slightly more boot space – 309 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries marginally more – 445 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is clearly superior overall 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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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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The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
-
Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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