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Vauxhall Corsa vs Volvo EX30 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Vauxhall Corsa or Volvo EX30 fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Corsa has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Volvo EX30 costs 33000 £. That’s a price difference of around 13371 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Corsa: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Volvo EX30 with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.60 kWh.

As for range, the Volvo EX30 performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 476 km, about 52 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

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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 Volvo EX30 has a significantly edge – offering 428 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs a bit better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Volvo EX30 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo EX30 pulls significantly stronger with 543 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 283 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is convincingly lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1840 kg. The difference is around 665 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo EX30 offers hardly perceptible more room – 318 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Corsa performs minimal better – up to 1081 L, which is about 81 L more than the Volvo EX30.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa a bit takes the win – 445 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo EX30 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo EX30 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 339 - 476 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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Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 arrives as a compact electric with crisp Scandinavian design and a cheeky personality, proving you can be serious about safety and still enjoy a grin on your commute. Its cabin is cleverly packaged and delightfully easy to live with, offering smart tech and practical touches that make it feel like a grown-up's city car with a sense of fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Price
33000 - 49100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.7 kWh
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
339 - 476 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
49 - 65 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Curb weight
1840 - 1960 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
318 L
Length
4061 mm
Length
4233 mm
Width
1765 mm
Width
1838 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1550 - 1567 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Max trunk capacity
1000 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
370 - 390 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo

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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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