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Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault Mégane - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (156 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (19600 £ vs 35100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Renault Mégane?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 Corsa has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Renault Mégane costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 15437 £.

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 Renault Mégane with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh.

As for range, the Renault Mégane performs minimal better – achieving up to 452 km, about 28 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Renault Mégane has a distinct edge – offering 218 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs noticeable better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Mégane pulls a bit stronger with 300 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is clearly lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1719 kg. The difference is around 544 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Mégane offers noticeable more room – 389 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane performs somewhat better – up to 1332 L, which is about 251 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, Renault Mégane hardly perceptible takes the win – 446 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Vauxhall Corsa shows itself to be wins by a narrow margin 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.

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 Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Price
35100 - 38500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Curb weight
1719 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4061 mm
Length
4200 mm
Width
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Max trunk capacity
1332 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
446 kg

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

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