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Abarth 500e vs Vauxhall Corsa
Selected trimHatchbackChange trim164 mi · 42.2 kWh · £27,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Abarth 500e leads on city driving, while the Vauxhall Corsa leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Abarth 500e if...
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the Vauxhall Corsa if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Vauxhall Corsa leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueVauxhall
Abarth
4.4
Vauxhall
5.8
Motorway Range
Abarth
3.1
Vauxhall
3.3
Too close to call
FamilyVauxhall
Abarth
0.8
Vauxhall
5.2
ChargingVauxhall
Abarth
3.3
Vauxhall
5.5
Cost Per Mile
Abarth
4.2
Vauxhall
4.1
Too close to call
City DrivingAbarth
Abarth
9.6
Vauxhall
7.9
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Abarth 500eHatchback | Vauxhall CorsaYES 100kW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £27,995 | £27,505 (better) |
| Official range | 164 miles | 221 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 185 L | 267 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min | 30 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 7 sec (better) | 8.2 sec |
Size Comparison
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Abarth 500e
Vauxhall Corsa
Length
Abarth 500e3,673mm-387mm
Vauxhall Corsa4,060mm
Width
Abarth 500e1,683mm-82mm
Vauxhall Corsa1,765mm
Height
Abarth 500e1,518mm
Vauxhall Corsa1,433mm-85mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Abarth 500eHatchback | Vauxhall CorsaYES 100kW |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,673 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,683 mm (better) | 1,765 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,960 mm |
| Height | 1,518 mm | 1,433 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.4 m (better) | 10.7 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 717 mm spare (better) | 635 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Abarth 500eHatchback | Vauxhall CorsaYES 100kW |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 185 L | 267 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 550 L | 1081 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Abarth 500e
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 8 hatchback EVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- At 3,673 mm, shorter than 85% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Vauxhall Corsa
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Abarth 500e Hatchback |  Vauxhall Corsa YES 100kW |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.67m | 4.06m+387mm |
| Width | 1.68m | 1.76m+82mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.90m | 1.96m+60mm |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.43m-85mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.32m | 2.54m+216mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 185L | 267L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 550L | 1081L (better) |
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.4m (better) | 10.7m |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 1,469kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 42.2kWh | 50kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 164 mi | 221 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 85kW | 100kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £27,995 | £27,505 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £24,245 (-£3,750) (better) | £26,005 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2023+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Abarth 500eHatchback | Vauxhall CorsaYES 100kW |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 164 miles | 221 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 137 miles | 149 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min | 30 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 85 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 160 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 42.2 kWh | 46 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | Not available | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Abarth 500eHatchback | Vauxhall CorsaYES 100kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7 sec (better) | 8.2 sec |
| Power | 114 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| Torque | 235 Nm (better) | 205 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Abarth 500e
Hatchback
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Vauxhall Corsa
YES 100kW
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Vauxhall Corsa YES 100kW
Tested 2019
Adult Occupant84%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users66%
Safety Assist69%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Abarth 500eHatchback | Vauxhall CorsaYES 100kW |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Abarth 500e
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Vauxhall Corsa
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Abarth 500e
No active listings.
Vauxhall Corsa
- £10,9742022Car360View
- £12,6952023Drive GreenView
- £9,7952020Drive GreenView
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Abarth 500e or the Vauxhall Corsa?
The Vauxhall Corsa is £490 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Vauxhall Corsa comes out roughly £490 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Abarth 500e and Vauxhall Corsa like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 137 miles for the Abarth 500e and 149 miles for the Vauxhall Corsa - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-35 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Abarth 500e or the Vauxhall Corsa?
The Abarth 500e is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 82 mm narrower than the Vauxhall Corsa. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 717 mm of total clearance for the Abarth 500e and about 635 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Corsa. The Abarth 500e also turns in a 1.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .