For The engine suits the Corsa well and manages 51.4mpg. Exclusiv (AC) trim gets six airbags, an adjustable steering wheel and air-conditioning as standard.

Against You have to pay extra for stability control and alloy wheels. We’re being picky, but the Corsa is quite a heavy supermini, so the 1.4 could use a tad more oomph.

Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Our favourite Corsa. Exclusiv (AC) trim is the best compromise on price and equipment and, unless you do the mileage to warrant a diesel, this 1.4 petrol is the engine to go for.

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3.261539
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Key facts

0–60mph
11.3 secs
Top speed
112 mph
Average mpg
51.4
Tank range
509 miles
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Target Price team says:

When it first came out, the Corsa was What Car?’s Car of the Year, and even now it’s still an impressive little thing, offering great value for money.

The Ford Fiesta and VW Polo may have overtaken it at the very top of the class, but its blend of space, quality and refinement means it’s still up with the best.

The Corsa is quite a heavy car, however, so you’re best advised to steer clear of the smallest engines, which struggle once you’re out of town.

The punchy 1.3 diesels suit the car really well, but they’re expensive to buy, so we think the best balance overall is to be found with the 1.4-litre petrol engine. It gives decent performance at the same time as returning more than 51mpg on the combined cycle.

Similarly, you’re best off avoiding the most basic trims, which look rather spartan. Instead, go for the mid-range Exclusiv with air-con, which supplies the best balance of kit and cost.

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