Is the Vauxhall Corsa a good car?

The Vauxhall Corsa continues to be a best-seller, mainly because of its affordable cost to buy and run. Additionally, it's both stylish and fun to drive, and interior space is decent enough for a young family.

Why are Vauxhall Corsas so popular?

The main draw of the Corsa is its affordability and value for money. The Corsa can be a lot of fun to drive, especially in the city, but it doesn't always have the best technology and equipment, unless you are looking at a higher trim level.

What is a Vauxhall Corsa Griffin?

The Griffin is a special edition Corsa, and was originally introduced near the end of its production run. It came fitted with a black styling pack that included a black roof and wing mirrors, plus standard kit such as air conditioning, sports-style heated front seats and a heated steering. The newer Griffin models also feature enhanced specification for only a small extra outlay.

Which is the top spec Corsa?

If you're looking for the most luxurious Corsa with the most features, you should seek out the 'Ultimate' versions. These are equipped with front and rear parking sensors, rear parking camera, satellite navigation, heated steering wheel and even heated massage seats. On the outside, you'll find upgraded alloy wheels.

Are there still manual and automatic Corsas?

Yes, you can still find plenty of both manual and automatic Corsas on the used car market. Most petrol models are manual, although there are plenty of automatic versions too, equipped with an 8-speed auto gearbox. All electric versions, known as the Corsa-e, are fully automatic, too.

7,003 Used Vauxhall Corsa cars for sale

Vauxhall Corsa2015 (15) - 1.4i ecoFLEX SRi Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (90 ps)

Low Mileage

£5,495

Finance available £100 pm

1.4L
57.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cars4You Ltd Falkirk

01324465357 *

Vauxhall Corsa2024 (24) - 1.2 Turbo Ultimate 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£19,499

1.2L
6.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Vauxhall Northampton

01604968842 *

4.5/5 Stars

Vauxhall Corsa2015 (64) - 1.2i Excite Euro 6 3dr (a/c)

£2,495

1.2L
114.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Renown Motors

01613887637 *

Vauxhall Corsa2020 (20) - 1.2 SE Premium 5dr

Reduced

£9,490

Finance available £190 pm

1.2L
35.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Empire Cars Bedford

01234237238 *

4.8/5 Stars

Vauxhall Corsa2012 (12) - 1.2 SXi 5dr [AC]

£1,695

1.2L
117.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Walker Car Sales Retail Ltd

02392006071 *

4.4/5 Stars

Vauxhall Corsa2021 (71) - 100kW Griffin 50kWh 5dr Auto [7.4kWCh]

Low Mileage

£9,895

20.5K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

V12 Sports and Classics Hinckley

01455244504 *

Vauxhall Corsa2016 (16) - 1.4i ecoFLEX Energy Euro 6 5dr (a/c)

Low Mileage

£5,495

Finance available £100 pm

1.4L
62.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Steve Williams Car Sales

01495364875 *

Vauxhall Corsa2018 - 1.4 SRi Vx-line 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,859

Finance available £170 pm

1.4L
20.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch

01513174824 *

4.3/5 Stars

Vauxhall Corsa2016 - LIMITED EDITION S/S 3-Door

Low Mileage

£5,699

1.4L
60.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

The Garrison Garage

01252960053 *

0/5 Stars

Vauxhall Corsa2023 - 1.2 Turbo Ultimate 5dr Auto

Low Mileage

£16,999

1.2L
10.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

W R Davies Nissan Rhyl

01745776768 *

0/5 Stars

Vauxhall Corsa2016 (16) - 1.4 ecoFLEX Energy 3dr [AC]

Low Mileage

£5,990

Finance available £111 pm

1.4L
68.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Castle 4 Cars

02382146222 *

4.8/5 Stars

Vauxhall Corsa2021 - 100kW Elite Nav Premium 50kWh 5dr Auto [11kWCh]

£10,134

39.8K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Marshall Honda Harrogate

01423648264 *

Vauxhall Corsa2019 (69) - 1.4i Griffin Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (90 ps)

Low Mileage

£7,700

Finance available £153 pm

1.4L
35.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Sheffield

01145510576 *

Vauxhall Corsa2009 (09) - 1.2i 16v Club 5dr

Low Mileage

£1,790

1.2L
90.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Lancashire Autos LTD

01254457567 *

Vauxhall Corsa2012 (12) - 1.2 Exclusiv 3dr [AC] - ideal 1st car - see video

Low Mileage

£3,000

Finance available £45 pm

1.2L
95.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Roston Park Motors

02476017022 *

Vauxhall Corsa2016 (66) - 1.4i ecoFLEX Sting Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (75 ps)

Reduced

£5,195

Finance available £94 pm

1.4L
42.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

North Road Garage

01383660625 *

Vauxhall Corsa2025 - 1.2 Turbo GS 5dr

£18,998

1.2L
10.0
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Vauxhall (Glenrothes)

01592803918 *

4.7/5 Stars

Vauxhall Corsa2025 - 1.2 Turbo GS 5dr

£17,998

1.2L
10.0
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Salford Vauxhall/Fiat/Abarth/MG/Jeep

01612417060 *

4.7/5 Stars

Vauxhall Corsa2022 (22) - 1.2 SE Edition Euro 6 5dr

£8,330

Finance available £164 pm

1.2L
62.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Wembley Prestige Cars

02037803372 *

0/5 Stars

Vauxhall Corsa2023 - 1.2 Corsa Design 5dr

£9,400

Finance available £188 pm

1.2L
41.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Car World

01164029117 *

4.4/5 Stars

Why buy a used Vauxhall Corsa?

If you're in the market for a car that's stylish and economical, then a used Vauxhall Corsa is a great option. It has been one of the UK's best-selling models for many years now, largely because of the enjoyable drive and number of interior features it provides for such a reasonable cost.

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Pros

Easy to drive
Cheap to run
Stylish looks

Cons

Relatively plain interior design
Rivals are more spacious
High-spec versions are expensive

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Different generations of used Vauxhall Corsa

The Vauxhall Corsa was originally known as the Nova in the early 1980s, but changed names in 1993. In total, the model has been through six generations, with each offering a more modern style and upgraded features. Vauxhall has supplied many powertrains during this time, though most of them have been equipped with a manual transmission.

Sixth Generation (2019 to 2014)

The five-door hatchback shares the same underpinnings as the Citroen C3 and Peugeot 208, with a lighter weight than previous variants. Not only does the lower weight help improve efficiency, but it also reduces emissions. There's even an all-electric model with no tailpipe emissions.

The interior is modern, but minimalistic by nature. Because of the small size, the Corsa is fun to drive and easy to manoeuvre around town.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Full Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1.5
MPG:: 47 - 88
Acceleration:: 7.6 - 13.2 seconds
Boot space:: 267 - 309 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 4 / 5 stars

Greenest
115kW Design 51kWh 5dr Auto
Cheapest
1.2 SE 5dr
Fastest
100kW GS 50kWh 5dr Auto [11kWCh]

Fifth Generation (2014 to 2019)

Available as a three- or five-door hatchback, the Corsa wasn't much different from previous versions. In 2018, the VXR hot hatch was discontinued, despite having a popular fan base. It was replaced by the GSi, which, while showcasing an aggressive design, had less power.

The Corsa remained a top choice for any driver who wanted to stick to a budget but desired something stylish and well-equipped to drive around town. With so many sold, it's easy to find this generation in the used car market.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1 - 1.6
MPG:: 37 - 88
Acceleration:: 6.5 - 16 seconds
Boot space:: 280 - 285 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 4 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.0T ecoFLEX SE 3dr
Cheapest
1.2 Sting 3dr
Fastest
1.6T VXR 3dr

Fourth Generation (2006 to 2014)

The three- and five-door hatchback share underpinnings with the Fiat Punto. Some styling upgrades included new headlamps and an updated front end. A minor facelift in 2010 added a new touchscreen infotainment system and some stylistic modifications.

In 2007, a performance-focused VXR model was released. It included a 189-horsepower 1.6-litre turbocharged engine that took the small car to 62 mph in 7.2 seconds.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1 - 1.7
MPG:: 35 - 85
Acceleration:: 6.5 - 18.2 seconds
Boot space:: 285 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: stars

Greenest
1.0 ecoFLEX S 5dr
Cheapest
1.0i 12V Expression 3dr
Fastest
1.6T VXR Clubsport 3dr

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Vauxhall Corsa2015 (15) - 1.4i ecoFLEX SRi Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (90 ps)

Vauxhall Corsa2024 (24) - 1.2 Turbo Ultimate 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Vauxhall Corsa2015 (64) - 1.2i Excite Euro 6 3dr (a/c)

Vauxhall Corsa2020 (20) - 1.2 SE Premium 5dr

Vauxhall Corsa2012 (12) - 1.2 SXi 5dr [AC]

Vauxhall Corsa2021 (71) - 100kW Griffin 50kWh 5dr Auto [7.4kWCh]

Vauxhall Corsa2016 (16) - 1.4i ecoFLEX Energy Euro 6 5dr (a/c)

Vauxhall Corsa2018 - 1.4 SRi Vx-line 5dr

Vauxhall Corsa2016 - LIMITED EDITION S/S 3-Door

Vauxhall Corsa2023 - 1.2 Turbo Ultimate 5dr Auto

Vauxhall Corsa2016 (16) - 1.4 ecoFLEX Energy 3dr [AC]

Vauxhall Corsa2021 - 100kW Elite Nav Premium 50kWh 5dr Auto [11kWCh]

Vauxhall Corsa2019 (69) - 1.4i Griffin Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (90 ps)

Vauxhall Corsa2009 (09) - 1.2i 16v Club 5dr

Vauxhall Corsa2012 (12) - 1.2 Exclusiv 3dr [AC] - ideal 1st car - see video

Vauxhall Corsa2016 (66) - 1.4i ecoFLEX Sting Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (75 ps)

Vauxhall Corsa2025 - 1.2 Turbo GS 5dr

Vauxhall Corsa2025 - 1.2 Turbo GS 5dr

Vauxhall Corsa2022 (22) - 1.2 SE Edition Euro 6 5dr

Vauxhall Corsa2023 - 1.2 Corsa Design 5dr

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