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Vauxhall Corsa vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Skoda Fabia?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • barely more efficient
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • somewhat 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.

Skoda Fabia is moderately cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Fabia

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 Skoda Fabia offers somewhat more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is very 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 Vauxhall Corsa delivers very slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Corsa

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 terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is very slightly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,175 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers somewhat more boot space – 380 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries very slightly more – 445 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is narrowly 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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Vauxhall Corsa
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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