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Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault Clio - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (156 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (19600 £ vs 16600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Renault Clio?

Vauxhall Corsa

Renault Clio

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.

Renault Clio has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16600 £, while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3035 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Clio manages with 4.10 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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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.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Clio has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 158 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

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

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs somewhat better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 260 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, Renault Clio is barely noticeable lighter – 1124 kg compared to 1175 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Clio offers evident more room – 391 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Clio performs barely noticeable better – up to 1176 L, which is about 95 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, Renault Clio hardly perceptible takes the win – 463 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Corsa proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Corsa is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £19,600
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 5.3 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 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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Renault Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Price
16600 - 23700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
92 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 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
1124 - 1331 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 391 L
Length
4061 mm
Length
4053 - 4116 mm
Width
1765 mm
Width
1768 - 1798 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1440 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Max trunk capacity
979 - 1176 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
398 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
67 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 17.1 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
95 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
49 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1789 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault

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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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