Car comparison

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6ivsRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Vauxhall Corsa E

VXR 1.6i

205 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Renault Megane IV

GT 1.6 Energy TCe

205 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    384 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    205 hp
    153 kW
  • Lightest
    1,199 kg
    2,643 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205hp153kW
205hp153kW
Torque
181Nm133lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,199kg2,643lb
1,392kg3,069lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,924kg4,242lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
151Nm/t101lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,021mm158in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,736mm68in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,510mm99in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
280L
384L
Max trunk volume
1,090L
1,247L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6iRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCePowerTorque
  • Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i5,800 rpm1,900-5,800 rpm6,050 rpm
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
30.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
205 hp
153 kW
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
205 hp
153 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
1,199 kg
2,643 lb
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
1,392 kg
3,069 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i6.8 s
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe and Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
600 km
373 mi
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
205 hp
153 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
205 hp
153 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,021 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
205 hp
153 kW
Torque
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,199 kg
2,643 lb
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,021 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
600 km
373 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6iRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i

  • Is 193 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Has 99 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 233 km (145 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 104 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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