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Vauxhall Corsa vs SEAT Arona – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or SEAT Arona?

Vauxhall Corsa

SEAT Arona

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.

SEAT Arona has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19300 £, while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £. That’s a price difference of around 318 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.40 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

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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 Vauxhall Corsa has a barely noticeable edge – offering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 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 SEAT Arona takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 210 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is minimal lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1188 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

In terms of boot space, the SEAT Arona offers noticeable more room – 400 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Arona performs to a small extent better – up to 1280 L, which is about 199 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Arona slightly takes the win – 522 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

Vauxhall Corsa
SEAT Arona

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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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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a cheeky urban crossover that mixes sharp styling with sensible practicality, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want personality without fuss. It’s zippy in traffic, comfortable enough for daily driving, and brings enough character to make routine journeys feel a little more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Price
19300 - 29300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 5.6 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
-
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
122 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Curb weight
1188 - 1268 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4061 mm
Length
4153 mm
Width
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1537 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Max trunk capacity
1280 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

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

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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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