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VW ID.3 vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (326 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 – VW ID.3 or Vauxhall Corsa?

VW ID.3 vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

Vauxhall Corsa

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

ID.3

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,948 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.5 kWh/100km for the VW ID.3. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 181 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

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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 ID.3 offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa is barely faster – 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: the VW ID.3 delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.

ID.3

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 significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,787 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.3 offers moderately more boot space – 385 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.3 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,267 L, about 225 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.3 carries only slightly more – 473 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 is far ahead 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 £28,600
ID.3

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 km
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VW ID.3

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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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4,264 mm
Length
4,061 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,564 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,042 L
Payload
437 - 473 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
VW
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the VW ID.3 have?

The VW ID.3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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