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Vauxhall Corsa

2008 Vauxhall Corsa VXR
2008 Vauxhall Corsa VXR. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Vauxhall built the Corsa in 2001–2019. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 2005 Vauxhall Corsa to the 2008 Vauxhall Corsa VXR. Body styles here: Hatchback. Sold new in Europe.

Built
2001–2019
Brand from
UK
Part of
Stellantis
Body styles
Hatchback
Sold new in
Europe
In the catalog
2 cars

How it changed

Power went from 101 hp in the 2005 Corsa to 125 hp in the 2008 Corsa VXR. It got lighter along the way: 1,174 kg for the 2005 car, 1,099 kg for the 2008. The most powerful here is the 2008 Vauxhall Corsa VXR at 125 hp (93 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2008 Vauxhall Corsa VXR, in 9.3 s.

Every Corsa in the catalog

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearbox
2005 Corsa101 hp (75 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)10.5 s116 mph (187 km/h)1,174 kg (2,588 lb)1.7 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-Speed manual
2008 Corsa VXR125 hp (93 kW)207 lb-ft (281 Nm)9.3 s121 mph (195 km/h)1,099 kg (2,423 lb)1.7 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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