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Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault R4 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 27,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Renault R4?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Renault R4: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Renault R4

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  • considerably 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Corsa is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Renault R4 costs 27,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,705 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Renault R4. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 20 km more than the Renault R4.

R4

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 Vauxhall Corsa offers only slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Renault R4 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers very slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 15 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 noticeably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault R4 offers considerably more boot space – 1,045 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 736 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries barely more – 445 kg compared to 443 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 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 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 357 - 429 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
27,300 - 32,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 1,045 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,808 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
385 - 443 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
150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
110 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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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