The 2007 Vauxhall Corsa might lack the premium badge of a Volkswagen, and it might not be quite as fun to drive as a Ford Fiesta, but it packs a lot of space for passengers and luggage into its relatively commpact body, and the huge variety in the model line-up means you should find a trim or spec to suit your taste relatively easily. What’s more, even though it doesn’t feel as posh as a VW Polo, the 2007 Vuaxhall Corsa was a massive step up on its direct predecessor when it came to interior design and build quality.

Strengths:

Good value as a used car
Practical for its size
Lots of models and specs to choose from

Weaknesses:

Lacks the badge appeal of a VW Polo
Some examples do without air conditioning
Underpowered 1.0-litre engine

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Corsa better than the 2007 Volkswagen Polo?

The 2007 Vauxhall Corsa lacks the badge appeal of a Volkswagen, and it doesn’t feel quite as well put together as a Polo, but it’s not far off, and there are so many secondhand examples around that it’s easy to find a good one.