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Vauxhall Corsa vs VW Golf – Which model is better for everyday use?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Vauxhall Corsa or VW Golf?

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

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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 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5575 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.60 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs convincingly better – achieving up to 424 km, about 281 km more than the VW Golf.

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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 VW Golf has a decisively edge – offering 333 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Vauxhall Corsa tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is to a small extent lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1307 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers a bit more room – 381 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf performs somewhat better – up to 1237 L, which is about 156 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf slightly takes the win – 508 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4061 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1765 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
VW

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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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