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Skoda Fabia vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Vauxhall Corsa?

Skoda Fabia vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • barely more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Fabia

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Fabia is somewhat cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Corsa

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 Skoda Fabia offers a bit more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers only slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Fabia

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, Skoda Fabia is marginally lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,175 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers moderately more boot space – 380 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries very slightly more – 445 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is narrowly ahead 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 357 - 429 km
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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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