Vauxhall · Corsa
Corsa
The fifth-generation Corsa, a five-door supermini updated in 2023 and offered in the UK with petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains, including the announced 281PS Corsa GSE.
- Body
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid, Electric
- Power
- 99–278 bhp
- Range
- 221–265 mi
- Boot
- –
What reviewers say
Reviewers find the Corsa competent, well equipped, economical and keenly priced, with responsive infotainment, but not outstanding in any area. All three find the cabin cheap-feeling in places, and What Car? and Auto Express note limited space; What Car? found the ride unsettled and the car noisier than rivals at speed, while Auto Express rated its low-speed comfort highly.
From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Petrol, Hybrid, Electric
- Power
- 99–278 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 5.5–11.2 s
- Top speed
- 93–133 mph
- Engine or motors
- 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 100PS (74 kW); Hybrid: 1.2 turbo with 48V battery and a 21 kW (28hp) electric motor in the gearbox, 110PS (81 kW) or 145PS (107 kW) combined; Corsa Electric: 100 kW (136PS) or 115 kW (156PS); Corsa GSE: 207 kW (281PS); bhp converted from Vauxhall's kW figures
- Torque
- 205 Nm (100PS and Hybrid 110PS), 230 Nm (Hybrid 145PS), 205 Nm (Electric 136PS), 260 Nm (Electric 156PS), 345 Nm (GSE)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic (100PS), 6-speed e-DCT6 dual-clutch automatic (Hybrid), single-speed (Electric and GSE)
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive; Torsen limited-slip differential on the GSE
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 221–265 miles
- Battery
- 46–51 kWh
- Fastest charging
- 100 kW
- Economy (WLTP)
- 50.4–62.8 mpg
- Range detail
- WLTP combined: 220–221 miles (136PS) and 262–265 miles (156PS) depending on trim; GSE 232 miles only with the optional Hankook Ventus Eco tyres. Top speed 93 mph (Corsa Electric) and 112 mph (GSE)
- Charging
- 100 kW DC, 0–80% in 30 minutes; 11 kW three-phase AC on-board charger, 0–100% in 5 h (Electric 50 kWh), 5 h 15 min (Electric 51 kWh) or 5 h 45 min (GSE); vehicle-to-load on the 156PS Corsa Electric and GSE; heat pump on the Corsa Electric
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 53.3–54.3 mpg (100PS manual), 49.5–50.4 mpg (100PS automatic), 61.4–62.8 mpg (Hybrid 110PS), 60.1–61.4 mpg (Hybrid 145PS); 15.7–16.3 kWh/100 km (Electric 136PS), 14.3–14.4 kWh/100 km (Electric 156PS), 16–17 kWh/100 km (GSE)
- CO2 emissions
- 103–128 g/km (petrol and hybrid, WLTP); 0 g/km (Electric and GSE)
Practicality
- Body
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 5
- Length
- 4,060 mm
- Weight
- From 1,105 kg
- Boot
- 309 litres below the cover (petrol and hybrid), 1,118 litres with the rear seats folded; 267 litres and 1,081 litres (Corsa Electric and GSE)
- Towing
- 1,200 kg braked, 580–610 kg unbraked (petrol and hybrid); Electric and GSE not approved for towing
- Size
- 4,060 mm long (GSE 4,082 mm), 1,960 mm wide with mirrors, 1,433 mm high (GSE 1,426 mm); 2,538 mm wheelbase (GSE 2,557 mm); kerb weight 1,105 kg (100PS manual), 1,128 kg (100PS automatic), 1,192 kg (Hybrid), 1,469 kg (Corsa Electric) and 1,554 kg (GSE); 45-litre fuel tank
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation on GS Electric, Ultimate and GSE; 3.5-inch (Design) or 7-inch digital instrument cluster; six speakers
- Driver assistance
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, speed sign recognition and cruise control with speed limiter as standard; adaptive cruise control and side blind spot alert on Ultimate and GSE
- Warranty
- 3 years (first year unlimited mileage, then 60,000 miles); battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Up to 62.8 mpg (WLTP combined) for the 1.2 Turbo Hybrid 110PS
- Corsa Electric 156PS has a WLTP range of up to 265 miles
- Corsa GSE reaches 62 mph in 5.5 seconds
Cons
- 309-litre boot, 267 litres in the Corsa Electric and GSE
- Limited rear-seat space
- Electric versions aren't approved for towing
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Petrol, Hybrid, Electric | 99–154 bhp | 226–268 mi | 352 l | Sept 2019 | |
| Hatchback | Hybrid, Petrol | 89–143 bhp | – | 391 l | Oct 2019 | |
| Hatchback | Petrol | 94–148 bhp | – | 335 l | 2018 |
Sources
- vauxhall.co.uk/hub/datasheet/corsa-my26-gb.html
- vauxhall.co.uk/content/dam/vauxhall/Home/e-brochures/range/cars/25my/Combined_I…
- pricelist.varioweb.co.uk/vauxhall-corsa/download.pdf
- media.stellantis.com/uk-en/vauxhall/press/vauxhall-announces-pricing-for-all-ne…
- media.stellantis.com/uk-en/vauxhall/press/vauxhall-reveals-pricing-and-specific…
- media.stellantis.com/uk-en/vauxhall/press/new-vauxhall-corsa-gse-press-informat…
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