Vauxhall Corsa-e Hatchback (2020 - 2023) boot space, practicality and safety

• Nearly identical to regular Corsa
• Plenty of space up front
• Bootspace just okay

How much space is there?

From the front, most people won’t be able to notice that this is the electric version of the Corsa. Only the eagle-eyed will spy the different wheels and subtle badging, so those who don’t wish to shout about their choice of propulsion may like Vauxhall’s approach.

Compared with the regular Corsa, there’s a small reduction in overall cabin space, but there’s really not much in it.

Boot space and storage

The Corsa Electric is a reasonably spacious car in the back. In the rear, a six-foot passenger can sit behind a six-foot driver. There’s also more kneeroom than a Renault Clio or Renault Zoe. There’s no raised tunnel in the middle either, which is good for legroom for people in the middle seat.

The optional panoramic roof doesn’t eat into headroom thanks to a raised cut-out behind it, just above the passenger’s head. Getting out of the Corsa might be a bit tricky though, due to the height of the sills.

Safety

• Four-star rating
• Plenty of safety kit
• Cutting-edge safety tech

The Vauxhall Corsa received a four-star rating when it was crash tested by Euro NCAP. It scored best in the adult occupant section, but performed worst in the vulnerable road users section.

Supporting the driver is a wealth of camera and radar-based assistance systems including:

• Traffic sign recognition
• Lane keep assist
• Side blind spot alert
• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Drowsiness detection
• Parking sensors and rear view camera
• Automatic parking assist