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Vauxhall Corsa vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Tesla Model 3?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter

Tesla Model 3

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  • significantly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Tesla Model 3 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,085 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model 3 is moderately more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.4 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Corsa. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 326 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

Model 3

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 Tesla Model 3 offers significantly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 304 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model 3 is slightly faster – reaching 262 km/h, while the Vauxhall Corsa tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model 3 delivers considerably more torque with 660 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 400 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 1,772 kg. The difference is around 597 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers significantly more boot space – 594 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries slightly more – 445 kg compared to 377 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 is clearly superior overall 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 750 km
Vauxhall Corsa
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 slices through daily commuting with a silent, confident shove that makes petrolheads reassess their life choices, while its minimalist cabin feels more like a slick gadget gallery than a traditional car interior. For buyers after a fuss-free, tech-forward electric with plenty of grin factor and low running drama, it’s hard to beat—just don't be surprised when the car updates itself overnight.

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Vauxhall Corsa
Tesla Model 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
83 kWh
co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,772 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
4,061 mm
Length
4,724 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,042 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
303 - 377 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
262 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Tesla
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