Compare performance (156 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (19600 £ vs 29200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Peugeot 308?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Corsa has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9617 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Corsa: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Peugeot 308 with 15.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.20 kWh.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 450 km, about 26 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.
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 Peugeot 308 has a slightly edge – offering 195 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs slight better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Vauxhall Corsa tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls somewhat stronger with 300 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.
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, Vauxhall Corsa is clearly perceptible lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 278 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers clearly perceptible more room – 412 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 performs noticeable better – up to 1323 L, which is about 281 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 to a small extent takes the win – 503 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.
The Peugeot 308 is decisively 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.
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 Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.
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Price
19600 - 30600 £
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Price
29200 - 42600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
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Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
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Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Length
4061 mm
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Length
4367 mm
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Width
1765 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Height
1438 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
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Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
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Payload
376 - 445 kg
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, 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
131 - 195 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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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
C, D, B, A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Peugeot
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The Vauxhall Corsa is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.