Opel Corsa versus Peugeot 208 - Fraternal Twins (ENG) Comparison, Test Drive, Review
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- čas přidán 23. 04. 2020
- The Peugeot 208 and the Opel Corsa are now the same car underneath. But are there any differences making it worth to choose one or the other?
Peugeot 208 won the European Car of the Year 2020 title. Launched at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show the second generation 208 is available with a petrol or diesel, as well as an electric powertrain.
The sixth generation Opel Corsa is another model produced under the PSA wings. In 2017 the French car giant acquired Opel from GM. This has led to creating of Europe’s second largest car company after the Volkswagen Group. Like the 208, also the Corsa can be ordered with a conventional, or electric powertrain.
I’m usually sceptical about too many similar cars coming out from one group. The PSA already has to clearly separate Peugeot and Citroen, and then the DS. On the other hand, since the Volkswagen Group manages to sell Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda, why shouldn’t the PSA cope with Opel?
This is no ordinary badge engineering. If I didn’t know underneath the Corsa is the same as the 208, it would take me a while to realise it. The Corsa is half a centimeter longer than the 208, and comes in at 406 cm. It’s mainly due to longer overhangs, because the wheelbase is almost identical - the Peugeot’s wheelbase is 2 mm longer, than the Opel’s. It’s 254 cm. But the Corsa is 2 cm wider at 176.5 cm, and 5 mm higher at 143.5 cm.
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Peugeot 208
Starting price: 15 500 euro
As tested: 22 500 euro
Opel Corsa
Starting price: 14 000 euro
As tested: 25 000 euro
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I bought the 208 in blue last week and just the design is amazing! The futuristic cockpit is exactly for me!
One of the best interiors a car can have, seriously. They pulled their ace out of the hand.
Have you used it on highways? Does it have enough power, and is it quiet and comfortable enough?
Certainly not for highway, you need a 308 for that. These are city cars, remember?
@@Szabinger drive it yesterday. Good powervon highway
I decided for the Opel. Didn't like the the seat position. It's feels like an affair between a race simulator and a deck chair. But it looks great you are right. Another point was the missing matrix light.
But I decided for the ev.
I would always go for the "better to drive" car, even though I love the 208's interior design.
As a car enthusiast every car in this segment drives bad, so it doesn't really matter ahah cause of this i'd go for the better designed one (with the interior etc)
I bought my Opel Corsa Elegance two weeks ago and happy about the car .Hoping to stay with me forever hehe🤗
is it comfortable? how do you feel after long drives? (1,5~2hrs+)
@@x3ni487 yes very comfortable i love driving it .and is fast also .For me is fast though -)
Which engine and transmission and are you still happy with it ?
@@bekirilkyaz2368 this!!!
How it"s now after 4 months?
I tested both cars and ended up buying the Corsa elite nav, it feels more sporty than the 208, light and quick especially on sport mode, I love driving it, only issue is with the back seats, I’m 6.1 ft tall and there is hardly any space for someone to sit behind me in the back seat
Love these new comparison videos
I watched most of the reviews of corsa and 208 and first time I hear sincere comments for driving differences, visibility, trunk spacing and such. Thanks. I have ordered Corsa gs line
I appreciate that!
Are you happy with your Corsa? I'm about to order the GS line too...
Great choice. I have one coming my way!
I actually think the Corsa looks best. It's really nice!
Same car body engineering peugeot engines peugeot gearboxes its like skoda they're basically a VW
i chose the corsa!! picked up last week 130bhp auto ultimate! is a cracking little car!
Opel corsa.
No question here.
I really appreciate your reviews 👍. I would take the 208 home because I like how it looks. I had a 207 and although it was not perfect I loved that car. However, I don't think we need a 360deg camera so badly on a B segment car 😄. Cheers!
I definitely prefer Corsa. Not only for the driving impression. I can see more logic and practical sense in Opel and more "wow effect" in Peugeot - personally I always choose the pro-user solutions. So Opel. For sure. Thamks for the comparison - good job !!
Has to be the Corsa. The interior is more stylish and the front end is reserved and not as garish as the Peugeot.
I think you are objective and thanks for your refreshing down to earth approach
Peugeot 208, because it's the better car of the 2. but I also get why some would like the Corsa
Try both. Drive them for a while. You would be suprised with Corsa - maybe you would change your mind ;-) Regards!
On the contrary, in fact 208 is clearly inferior in technology and function
I like the 208, but I suspect here in Britain the Opel (sold as Vauxhall) might be a bit cheaper and is a very smart thing indeed. The 208 is a designer's dream, I know, but I actually like the more conservative interior design of the Opel.
Yes .. 25 grand for a corsa with 100 horse power seems a little optimistic ..suppose the next insignia will be a 100.000 luxury saloon on this basis
Its gonna be the Corsa for me....definetly.
Opel Corsa without a doubt. However, its launch pricing in South Africa is still to be seen.
Just drove both of these cars. And I have to say... Corsa is way enjoyable to drive! Just bought one, and I didn't regret!
Couldn't agree more!
Can we have an update on how the car is for you?😊
@@dimensia6942 2000km and completely fine. 100hp petrol but it does move cuz only weight 1010 kg. No problem so far! Doing great 🙌
Obsessed with both of them! I wonder how they compare against the Clio 5, since I’m set on getting one of the three
finally a vid on this
I watched the integral launch of the peugeot, and i fell in love, i like those crazy interior, but i prefer the exterior elegance(word pan)and "stillness" of the corsa; then i had to buy one of this two, and (at least here in italy) you cant put an automatic air conditioning (not even as optional) on the 75cv models of the 208; instead i could buy a 75cv corsa with wathever i wanted in, so yesterday i signed the contract and im waiting for the delivery of my new Corsa Elegance!!!
Where would u put the Hyundai I20 in this group of cars?
I reviewed the Peugeot 208 in my channel too! I must say I liked its design, plus Peugeot has a long history with small cars so the 208 was not surprisingly bad! But I am not a fan of the small steering wheel, and the interior seems too stylish than practical. But its still a good car nonetheless!
I like the style of your video, the editing, and narration is very good.
Thumbs up from me.
As for the cars, neither interest me, both are good cars at their price points but not the best. For the money, I'd much rather have a Hyundai, a lot more standard kit, better reliability, etc....
I'll stick with my M140i thanks :-))
Peugeot 208 from £15,00 - Hyundai i20 from £13,566
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Great video, great review, now how do you rate the Clio and C3 against these two, which would you buy?
I still think the Clio is the best of the bunch. The C3 is just old, and AFAIR it had terrible seats.
Marek Drives do you think the seats of the Clio are fine? I think they are horrible!
i much prefer the look of the corsa
It is a very fun and sporty design indeed! But it's a shame Opel (and I mean Peugeot who is the chief here) made it clearly "cheaper" in the interior of the car so people would prefer the 208 before the Corsa.
Cool
@Marek What is it at 11:19 in front of the cars? Looks like an old abandoned motorway or something like that.
Service road next to a ringroad.
@@MarekDrives thx
I’d choose corsa, it looks like very elegant and interior is so usefull. 208 looks sporty but like naughty city boy in every corner. And it seems smaller. Plus, i wish psa group make corsa interior material quality better. Should’t place opel below peugeot. Opel can’t be vag group’s leon.
Which one would you choose?
There's no combinations, it's one or the other!
Both are perfect in my opinion, I like the Corsa a little bit more but if I would buy one I would go for the 208 though. Because I am a little short I really want a good armrest and the 208's is higher then the Corsa's however not sure if its high enough. I really wonder why car reviewers never talk about it. I have a Civic with a great armrest whenever I drive our old I30 I miss the feeling of the armrest. Idk maybe its just me but I care a lot about it :)
hello Marek.. let me tell you that your reviews are carried out with great professionalism and i really enjoy watching them. I am 1,84 tall and pretty corpulent, concerning the peugeot 208 i noticed that i have to bend over in order to get into the car. "driver seat". Since the opel corsa is 2 cm wider 1/2 cm taller, is it more suited for me? Moreover, is the opel more spacious inside ? thank you in advance Marek for your answer.
I didn't notice any significant difference, but this may be very specific to your use case scenario.
I prefer the look of the Peugeot though I've still to take one for a test drive. I own a Corsa at the moment and have taken the SRI Turbo on a test drive which was very nippy on the road.
i had the old opel corsa D and the thickness in the pilars are from the plastic trim panels, can see from the windscreens, black paint in glass and trim visible through outside
I got the 208 Diesel 100 hp (allure sky) model. im extremely pleased, its got good acceleration for passing but is very economic for long drives. should be said i came from a golf 6 and i find the 208 much more fun and interesting! :)
Great video (I do not recall you ever making a poor video)! I love to see reviews of cars, especially small cars, that are unavailable in North America. I’m surprised that you think that this pair do not look like “badge engineered” twins. To me, one looks like the mid-cycle refresh of the other. Perhaps your outlook is influenced by your impression that each model has a completely different driving character. I think I would choose the Citroen for style and comfort; the Opel looks too much like every Chevy we get in the states.
To me badge engineering is something like our Opel Insignia and your Buick Regal. That's basically the same car with a different badge on the hood. The Corsa and the 208 differ significantly in terms of design and somewhat in terms of handling.
Both looks amazing, but Peugeot is in my heart
Corsa looks more sportier, but Peugeot made the new 208 so well that the choice is clear at the end...
I'd have the Corsa all day long, bullet proof cars that keep going, at least they did when owned by GM
Brian Bass Peugeot came first in the JDPower most reliable manufacturer in 2019. Fact.
Must be why GM sold them - too high a quality. Was no one buying them? not profitable? GM management is so, so bad.
Opel’s reliability with GM was not the brand’s strong point. We will see with Peugeot whether the reliability of the new models is better than with GM
Opels arent that known for their reliability but they arent any worse than their main competitor - VW
Double floor is very practical and probably costs very little, so it really should be in every small car these days.
Peugeot has it as an accessory. I payed slightly over 200euros to fit it to my 208.
New Vauxhall corsa e elite nav is amazing. A stunning car
Es heißt opel du engländer
Nice one!
Corsa is for my teenage self, aggressive with angles. On the other hand, 208 is for me when I will have kids.
***Next one: Suzuki Ignis VS Fiat Panda.
I got the Corsa ultimate great car the only problem in sport modes you only get between 29 and 31mpg and I always have it in sport modes as it sounds A lot better
Can someone explain me what that's it mean 0% credit and 0% rapport for take this car Opel ?
So its a choice between repairing a headgasket or repairing electronics
I just cannot understand why some manufacturers can't be arsed to spray-paint or pad the boot floor (and bonnet underside). How many freaking cents does it save them? Maybe these cars are budget runabouts in Europe, but in some markets like Singapore where I come from, Continental cars are always sold at a premium vs. Asian ones and this is especially true of PSA models. And the reasons to choose Continental makes, especially French cars, are evaporating fast as the likes of Toyota already have the lead in hybrid efficiency and build quality and are quickly catching up in interior and ride quality. Come on, PSA, you can do better than this. Sorry for the rant, Marek and all, great video as usual.
It's the Corsa for me.
The 208 is something I'd have brought in my early 20's thinking I'm a bad boy while the Cosa is still sporty looking but drivable now I'm in my 30's without feeling like a dick. I just brought a Corsa. Did look at the 208 but nah
Cool! Drop me a line in a couple of months, how's the Corsa to live with!
Drop a line !!!
What about fuel consumption?
I've been in both of them. I would take the Corsa. The 208 has a bad driving position, basically I could either loose the sight of the instruments or deal with pain in my knees. Also I hate how Peugeot put most of the climate control into the infotainment system.
Cool looks of the 208 is not worth it if you can't get comfortable.
I have this and I am 186cm tall and it is fine for me 🤔 TONS of ajustment in the steering wheel and seat
@@rubenbraekman4515 I'm 190cm tall. Maybe your build is different?
I'm 183 cme had no problemes . People just dont know how to adjusted
I have s soft South African spot for corsa.
Love it!
The 208's exterior is gorgeous. Fantastic exterior design
It really is!
I bought the Opel Corsa GS Line 1,2 turbo 100 Aut love it 😍
Nice 👍
If Opel or Peugeot comes to U.S. if I would pick I will go with Opel because because I like their designs when Astra came to the states 2009.
RIP Saturn Astra.
P.S Buick Regal is the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia...
The SUV Crossovers are Opel designed too... and then Chevvy changes them slightly for that brand
208 gtline, then stage 1 remap and ram air induction kit, 160 bhp, 220 ibft.👍
I bought the Opel Corsa GS Line 1,2 turbo 100 PK.
How do you like it 5 months later?
Had both. Pergeot 208 wins hands down
208 is stunning. Does it come with panoramic roof
Nice Review , would you rather Seat Ibiza or Opel Corsa , they are both cheapest versions with weak NA engines
C4 Cactus.
@@MarekDrives between these two please 😄
@@bekirilkyaz2368 TBH between the two pick the one that's cheapest overall - cost to buy and maintenance (including how close the nearest service station is).
Interior: Peugeot 208
Exterior: Opel corsa
I would rather say the opposite
Corsa especially gs line is very nice inside too, it has really good assembly, too.
me and my wife is about to replace our Kia Ceed active 2013.. just had a nice ride in both cars.. Corsa seems to look so empty in the cockpit after we tried the 208.
But the small steeringwhell and thoese chrome buttons under the Media desk really annoy me, but in the corsa it seems to be a little bit more noise when driving..
Interesting. Differences in road noise may also result from the tires, as well as different type of road surface around the dealerships.
@@MarekDrives yeah i know., Thats what i told my wife, but we noticed the same in my mother inlaw's Corsa sport.. but if we at other cars there arent many with this low fuel consumption unless we are talking hybrid..
I would pick the same Corsa as you, but with manual gearbox and if possible black ceiling. I am driving combined cycle with less urban and automatic gearbox is not needed and also I don't like it on small cars.
I am still missing trust on fully electrical vehicles and a bit disappointed in battery life but i could try a hybrid for a start.
The comfort and silence of the 208 is what makes that car the best car in it’s class and maybe also in a class above!?
How you know that it is that good? Have you driven?
"comfort"? It's small and cramped, Idiotic body, stupid construction, the foot space in front is poor, it has no comfort.
@@korgond 208 is the most premium supermini in non premium brands. I mean it has the best quality. Almost as a premium brand.
i like the Corsa more, Opel always stood for simple but efficient
my GM Opel Mokka is not luxurious but its simple and nothing is complicated. Even the horde of buttons are well packed and good coordinatted. all buttons you need during driving are either on the steering wheel or big
Unfortunately the new Opel is all Peugeot, they have ruined that car, previous model is far far more better.
@@TheEaglesin Still Opel makes them better. I heard allot of Reviews that the Grandland is miles better then the 3008 its based on
@@bastik.3011 I work for a rental company and we have both types on fleet, believe me this new corsa has nothing to do with the previous model. This new corsa model starting from engine and everything else has peugeot 208 parts. Maybe it sold more in the past, but I doubt the new model wil do better.
@@TheEaglesin i didnt claim that i said that they are stll making the best of it also allot of the things are still opel made they only use the frame and the drivetrain
@@bastik.3011 just take the previous model of 208 and this new corsa, believe me you won't see any difference while driving them ☺
208 looks like a future toy , corsa looks like a car I can daily drive in the city ....
If you are over 6ft stay away from the Peugeot 208
We currently have a new corsa loan car while our Yaris is repaired. Its absolutely dreadful.
If I only could have de 208 exterior with the corsa interior ...
i would do the opposite instead, but i bought the corsa
The 208 is definitely the better looking on the outside, but for everything else, I prefer the Corsa
Corsa, I like the looks of the 208, but I always choose usability over looks and since the controls via display seem very irritating when I just want to change the temperature it's an absolute no go for me. I have to be aware of the road as a driver and on a display without feeling the buttons I just can't do that and it will be more likely to accidentally crash when you play on the display than when I just look on the road and feel the buttons I need to turn
I think it is a question of days to get used to change the temperature via the menu. Anyway, I almost never change the temperature level because I always select the automatic temp control.
When will we get new Peugeot 2008 review? 😬
In a couple of months. Pandemic put PSA on hold in Poland.
I just bought the e208 GT and im 2,06m tall. I sit perfectly in the drivers seat. If youre tall, just go test drive it
Czy jest szansa na podobne porównanie dla Ford Kuga 2020 plug in vs. Toyota Rav4 hybryda 2020
Nie.
@@MarekDrives trudno, a chociaż ich recenzje solo?
Ford Polska nie uważa za stosowne udostępniać mi samochodów do testów. Podobno nie mówię o nich wystarczająco dobrze. RAV4 najwcześniej po lifcie. Była 2019 czcams.com/video/cmY4qF_OsxQ/video.html
@@MarekDrives jasne, dziękuję:)
Here in USA, the Opel version is a Buick Encore GX...same car.
D. Jonathan Hayes no it’s not GM sold Opel, the Encore Gx is based on a GM platform, the Corsa is already on a PSA platform so no connection to buick anymore, i think the encore Gx would have become the new opel Mokka but the new mokka also switched to a PAS platform
The issues you had with the 208 road handling is 100% tire related. Bad tires will make the best car feel unpredictable, not just less grippy.
The Corsa is way too stiff, I had ride in the back on a fairly smooth road and it was awfully uncomfortable. For a city car, comfort is the priority imho.
The twist beam is very lively regardless of the tires. I have drive the 130hp on Michelins, and it was a bit iffy when going fast through the corners.
Yes, I had the same experience. The Opel is very uncomfortable and way too stiff. It's also a lot less insulated. Much noisier place to sit in. Generally feels like a cheaper car inside. The Peugeot is a lot more comfortable but never had the feeling that it would go out of control. The quality of the interior is also a step above the Opel. That's why I ordered the 208.
@@johnnyvvlog The price of 208 is higher than the Corsa
208 looks too aggresive. Both exterior and interior. Reminds me of a teenager having fun with its gaming pc.
I agree. and I tried to drive it in a driving test - it's way too complicated to get use to it! not intuitive at all!
That's why I love it.
beautfiul cars
The integrated screen in the Corsa makes it for me. The screen in 208 and a hell of a lot of other cars, just disqualify it, no matter what car it is.
Head says Opel.... heart says Peugeot. Not much in it - but if I bought Opel, would probably regret I didn’t go for it and get the stylish 208. Even though the interior is a little too driving console/computer gamey. Think the electric versions are absolute winners!
Design and looks are nice and all but when it comes to practicability and overoll driving the Opel seems to have the edge. And in the ends, these are the most important things. And it's not like the Corsa is ugly or anything, quite far from it.
I would choose the Opel Corsa allways! XD
prefer corsa because more conservative
Always physical air controllers... As long as there is any such new or used car for sale I will not waste my money on stupid buttons hidden somewhere in silly digital menu.
Agree,I had the 3008 lovely comfortable car to drive but having take eyes off road everyone want change temp was a pain,give me knobs any day
The CORSA is a masterpiece!
Which one would you choose Marek?
Preferably the Clio, but out of these two I think I liked the Corsa better.
@@MarekDrives do you think there will be sports versions of these cars? Like Corsa GSI, Peugeot GTI? the Clio will definitely have an RS version
you know those hot hatches
@@AliHijazi I don't think they made the final decision yet. There's talk of either a fully electric or a PHEV hot hatch. I think they just presented the 508 PHEV sporty variant, so there's definitely some demand for this type of car.
@@MarekDrives I really appreciate your prompt response
Waiting for you to test the new cross over OPEL Mokka
I rather like the way you don't talk over the whole video and let the viewer concentrate on the visual as presented by you - a bit of class on your part.
I'm picking up a 2020 Corsa-e this weekend, The styling is standard/maybe a little dated.. Whilst the Pug is nice on the outside, I don't like the screen arrangement and piano buttons. The current car is a 2013 DS4.
Is this the one with a new, slightly larger battery?
Wait, Marek is banned from the forest? Nice review btw, thanks for delivering us this great reviews, during this difficult times.
Not that I know of :) I do crossovers in the forrest.
208 with Corsa interior. It's like PSA designed the cars to have compromises from the get go
Maybe you could add a survy to the end of the video? Would be interesting to see where people stand on these too. I would rather the Peugeot since I've seen a few of the new Corsas already around and they seem to be a bit bland looking.
Jarek Roitapfel We should choose what we like and not what others like, a poll is unnecessary.
Corsa if I had the choice. Good without being overly complicated.
If it is automatic Peugeot for sure for design. If it is Manuel Peugeot for design
I feel a code brown comming for you =))))
What does it mean?
I like Opel but I would choose 208 for just stupid reason. 311lt boot capacity over 309 for Opel
Very hard decision really
Good review Marek,but awful backing soundtrack,might be better without it!
Why didn't you choose a winner? there's no verdic!
The 208 is very nice
Opel all the way.
Opel Corsa
I love my Corsa, it's very much a big step forward both inside and out over previous models in my opinion. Perhaps, instead of trying to compare these 2 great cars, maybe what reviews like this should be asking is, why does the 208 "still" look pretty much the same!
the old 208 and the new one are not alike, the design of the new 208 is different both outside and inside. How can you say that? Maybe at your age everything’s going down, starting with the vision.
@@stateless4255 It's you that needs glasses pal, the only difference are the side panels, some fancy lighting and a slightly modernised interior 😂😂😂
@@RoaryUK The new 208 is built on the PSA Group's new CMP platform. It has nothing to do with the platform of the previous generation. When you don’t know what you’re talking about, it’s better to keep quiet than ridiculous.
@@stateless4255 And this just goes to show you don't know what you're talking about, because it in fact has quite a lot to do with the previous platform, and isn't even exclusive to the 208. Come back when you actually KNOW something of relevance that isn't common knowledge, or in your case, not at all. 😂😂😂
@@RoaryUK Never argue with a fool, you would be forced to get to his level and he will win by his habit of using silly arguments
Corsa 💪