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Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Renault Mégane?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Renault Mégane

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  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corsa

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Corsa is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 23 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

Mégane

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Mégane offers clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Corsa

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 terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is considerably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 544 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers noticeably more boot space – 389 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries barely more – 446 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is slightly 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.

from £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 357 - 429 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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Renault Mégane

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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
7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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