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Vauxhall Corsa vs Peugeot 208 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Vauxhall Corsa or Peugeot 208 fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Corsa has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Peugeot 208 costs 20700 £. That’s a price difference of around 1062 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 208 manages with 4.50 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Peugeot 208: with 14.10 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 14.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.

As for range, the Peugeot 208 performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 432 km, about 8 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

Both models deliver identical power – 156 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Peugeot 208 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs barely noticeable better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Peugeot 208 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 208 pulls slight stronger with 270 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Peugeot 208 is minimal lighter – 1165 kg compared to 1175 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 208 offers to a small extent more room – 352 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 208 performs minimal better – up to 1163 L, which is about 82 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa barely noticeable takes the win – 445 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 208 proves to be barely ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 208 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £20,700
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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 362 - 432 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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Price
20700 - 35200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 - 117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Curb weight
1165 - 1530 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
4061 mm
Length
4055 mm
Width
1765 mm
Width
1745 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1430 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Max trunk capacity
1118 - 1163 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Peugeot

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What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

The Vauxhall Corsa is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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