Compare performance (156 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (19600 £ vs 6800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?
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.
Vauxhall Rocks Electric has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 6800 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12772 £.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs convincingly better – achieving up to 424 km, about 349 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.
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 has a clearly edge – offering 156 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls decisively stronger with 260 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Vauxhall Corsa offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is convincingly lighter – 558 kg compared to 1175 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers convincingly more room – 309 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 246 L.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa convincingly takes the win – 445 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 303 kg.
Overall, the Vauxhall Corsa shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.
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Price
19600 - 30600 £
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Price
6800 - 7500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
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Electric Range
75 km
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
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Curb weight
558 kg
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Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Length
4061 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1765 mm
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Width
1388 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
376 - 445 kg
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Payload
142 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 156 HP
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Power HP
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
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Torque
40 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
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Power kW
6 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Vauxhall Corsa is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.