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Vauxhall Corsa vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or smart #1?

Vauxhall Corsa vs smart #1: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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smart #1

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,085 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers barely more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 29 km more than the smart #1.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers substantially more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 212 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers considerably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 210 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, Vauxhall Corsa is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers marginally more boot space – 313 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries marginally more – 445 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is barely 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.

£40,705
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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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smart #1

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
40,700 £
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
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
425 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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