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Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Vauxhall Corsa?

Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • moderately more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Corsa is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,957 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 Toyota Corolla offers moderately more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Corolla

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 noticeably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers moderately more boot space – 361 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries only slightly more – 450 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa leads convincingly 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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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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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
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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

The Toyota Corolla is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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