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Vauxhall Corsa vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or VW Passat?

Vauxhall Corsa vs VW Passat: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,842 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers substantially more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 294 km more than the VW Passat.

Passat

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 Passat offers considerably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 140 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 markedly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 398 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more boot space – 690 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 381 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries noticeably more – 577 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 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 Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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