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Vauxhall Corsa vs VW ID.3 – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Vauxhall Corsa or VW ID.3 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Corsa has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the VW ID.3 costs 28600 £. That’s a price difference of around 8948 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Corsa: with 14.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the VW ID.3 with 14.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.10 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.3 performs noticeable better – achieving up to 605 km, about 181 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 VW ID.3 has a significantly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW ID.3 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.3 pulls convincingly stronger with 545 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 285 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 1787 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.3 offers slightly more room – 385 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.3 performs to a small extent better – up to 1267 L, which is about 186 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.3 slight takes the win – 473 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.3 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £28,600
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VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 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 ID.3

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The VW ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Price
28600 - 49300 £
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
14.5 - 15.8 kWh
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Curb weight
1787 - 1993 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
4061 mm
Length
4264 mm
Width
1765 mm
Width
1809 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1564 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Max trunk capacity
1267 L
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
437 - 473 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
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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