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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or Vauxhall Corsa?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Octavia Limousine

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 is markedly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 25,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,357 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Limousine uses 4.3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.6 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Limousine delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

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 moderately lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 176 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers substantially more boot space – 600 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 291 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine is decisively 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.

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Octavia Limousine

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Skoda Octavia Limousine
Vauxhall Corsa

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Dimensions and Body

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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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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Skoda Octavia Limousine
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
503 - 545 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Vauxhall
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