Global EV Comparison: Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh vs Honda e Base
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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh (2021-2023) for as low as €13999, while the Honda e (2020-2022) begins at €14900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh | Honda e Base |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2023 | 2020-2022 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Spain | Japan |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €13999 | €14900 |
| GCC Score | 5 | 4.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh (2021-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Honda e (2020-2022).
| Property | Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh | Honda e Base |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 362 km | 222 km |
| Range (GCC) | 311 km | 189 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 50 kWh | 35.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 46.3 kWh | 28.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km | 15.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.72 km/kWh | 6.63 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.7 | 5.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh (2021-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Honda e (2020-2022) maxes out at 46 kW.
The Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh (2021-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Honda e (2020-2022) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh | Honda e Base |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.4 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 46 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.3 | 3.5 |
Performance
The Honda e (2020-2022) is rear-wheel drive, while the Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh (2021-2023) offers a front-wheel drive system.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh (2021-2023) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh | Honda e Base |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 134 hp | 134 hp |
| Motor Torque | 260 Nm | 315 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1 s | 9 s |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 145 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3 | 2.9 |
Dimensions
The Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh (2021-2023) has a longer body, while the Honda e (2020-2022) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh | Honda e Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4060 mm | 3894 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1960 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1765 mm | 1752 mm |
| Height | 1433 mm | 1512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2538 mm | 2538 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh (2021-2023) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Opel Corsa Electric 50 kWh | Honda e Base |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 1530 kg | 1588 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 309 l | 171 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1118 l | 861 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 3.6 | 3.8 |
