The Vauxhall Corsa has been a fixture in the UK’s small car class since way back in 1983, and the 2020 Vauxhall Corsa represents the latest and most advanced version of the car, now in its sixth generation. It’s based on the same parts as the Peugeot 208 and Citroen C3, owing to the fact that all three companies are part of the same umbrella firm, but the Corsa differentiates itself from its stablemates with a rather more grown-up feel. The design - inside and out - is rather more conservative, and the driving experience focuses more on ease more than it does frivolity.

Strengths:

Pleasant interior
Great value as a used buy
Choice of petrol or electric models

Weaknesses:

Cramped rear seats
Laggy infotainment system
Small boot in electric version

Is the 2020 Vauxhall Corsa better than the 2020 Peugeot 208?

Funny you should ask that, because although the two cars look very different, they’re actually based on the same underpinnings. That’s because Vauxhall was taken over in 2017 by the company that owned Peugeot, which itself then merged with the Fiat group a few years later to form huge manufacturing powerhouse Stellantis. Which car you’ll prefer will depend on your taste. The Peugeot is the stylish, young-at-heart offering of the pair, while the Corsa is rather more conservative and grown-up.