Vauxhall Corsa 5 Doors (2006 – 2014) vs Volkswagen Beetle (2005 – 2010): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Volkswagen Beetle is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.2 s. The Vauxhall Corsa 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 203 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 944 kg against 1,157 kg. At 4,130 mm, the Volkswagen Beetle is 132 mm longer than the Vauxhall Corsa 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Vauxhall
Corsa 5 Doors
2006 – 2014
|
Volkswagen
Beetle
2005 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2014 | 2005 – 2010 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 13 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 150 hp | 75 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 280 Nm | 126 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 17.0 s | 8.4 – 14.6 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 208 km/h | 161 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 6.8 L/100 km | 5.4 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,998 mm | 4,092 – 4,130 mm |
| Width | 1,712 mm | 1,720 – 1,725 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,499 – 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,510 – 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 944 – 1,120 kg | 1,157 – 1,345 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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