Vauxhall Corsa

What is the Vauxhall Corsa?

The Corsa is a small hatchback, known in Britain as a supermini. It sits near the entry point of Vauxhall’s range, with a compact shape suited to town journeys and everyday use. Vauxhall introduced the Corsa name in Britain in 1993, replacing the Nova, which had begun the company’s small-car story here in 1982. Over successive generations, the Corsa gained more cabin space and new technology, while its choice of powertrains broadened to include electric drive.

Corsa generations

The Corsa C ran from 2000 to 2006, followed by the Corsa D from 2006 to 2014 and the Corsa E from 2014 to 2019. The Corsa F began in 2019. The Corsa C grew in length and offered more interior space than its predecessor. Later generations brought fresh designs and equipment, and the Corsa F added a battery-electric version alongside petrol and diesel models.

Engines, fuel consumption and CO₂

In EU registration figures from 2010 to 2020, the Corsa was available with petrol, diesel and electric power, with engine sizes from 1.0 L to 1.7 L. The listed power figure is 70 kW (95 PS). The most registered configurations were 1.4 L petrol versions, with leading figures recorded in 2016, 2019 and 2017.

UK VCA figures from 2000 to 2026 include petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric versions, with engines from 1.0 L to 1.7 L. Listed power ranges from 48 kW (65 PS) to 156 kW (212 PS). The lowest listed consumption is 3.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test, among petrol, diesel and hybrid versions. NEDC and WLTP are European test procedures; their results are not directly comparable.

Where was the Corsa sold?

The Corsa has been a familiar small car in Britain and across Europe. Official EU registration figures record 1,568,141 Corsas from 2010 to 2020. UK VCA figures span 2000 to 2026. Before the Corsa name arrived in Britain, Vauxhall sold the Nova in this class.