Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault Clio – Which car suits you better?

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

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 19400 £. That’s a price difference of around 2855 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio manages with 4.30 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

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 Vauxhall Corsa has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 156 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Renault Clio takes 9.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs somewhat better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Renault Clio tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

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

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the 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 Vauxhall Corsa performs barely noticeable better – up to 1081 L, which is about 12 L more than the Renault Clio.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa hardly perceptible takes the win – 445 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Our conclusion: The Vauxhall Corsa proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Vauxhall Corsa is the better all-rounder in this comparison.