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Volkswagen Golf vs Vauxhall Corsa
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the Vauxhall Corsa comes out ahead of the Volkswagen Golf, winning 2 of the 3 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Vauxhall Corsa |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £18,400 (2023, 28,500 mi) | £11,050 (2023, 22,500 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 65% | 65% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 71 · wins | 68 |
| Average mpg | 50 | 54 · wins |
| Insurance group | 15 | 9 · wins |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £260 | £210 · wins |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Golf vs Corsa — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Golf or the Corsa?
The Volkswagen Golf scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 71 against the Vauxhall Corsa's 68 out of 100.
How much does a used Golf cost compared with a Corsa?
A roughly three-year-old Volkswagen Golf is worth about £18,400 at typical mileage, against about £11,050 for the equivalent Vauxhall Corsa.