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Vauxhall Corsa vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Volvo EX40?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Volvo EX40

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,628 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 147 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

EX40

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 EX40 offers substantially more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

Corsa

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is considerably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 865 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX40 offers noticeably more boot space – 410 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX40 carries marginally more – 480 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £45,200
EX40

Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 477 - 576 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 EX40

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16 May 2026, 19:14:01

Stable car and generally good build quality — but I hate the Google and infotainment systems, which both seem designed to irritate the user as much as possible.
I'm looking at a Toyota B4ZX AWD when the lease on my EX40 expires. I need to be able to tow 1,500 kg, but without going broke.

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Vauxhall Corsa
Volvo EX40

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
45,200 - 56,000 £
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
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
430 - 480 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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