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For This engine suits the Corsa well and manages 51.4mpg. The Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i VVT Exclusiv gets six airbags, an adjustable steering wheel and a handy DualFloor luggage compartment in the boot.

Against Exclusiv trim misses out on air-con as standard, and you have to pay extra for stability control and alloys wheels.

Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i VVT Exclusiv has the engine of choice. Exclusiv trim is a good compromise on price and equipment, but many buyers will pay extra for the (AC) model, which gets the all-important air-conditioning.

What Car? readers say

3.548611


Key facts

0–60mph
11.9 secs
Top speed
112 mph
Average mpg
51.4
Tank range
509 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

When it came out, the Vauxhall 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 have overtaken it at the top of the class, but its blend of space, quality and refinement means it’s still up with the best.

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

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

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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