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Vauxhall Corsa vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or NIO EL7?

Vauxhall Corsa vs NIO EL7: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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NIO EL7

  • significantly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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

Vauxhall Corsa is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,722 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is significantly more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 7.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 72 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

EL7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL7 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 497 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 590 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 2,421 kg. The difference is around 1,246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL7 carries very slightly more – 469 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 is barely 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 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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NIO EL7

The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
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
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 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
5
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
-
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
449 - 469 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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