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How much of a difference between 3dr and 5dr

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Hi all,

I have always owned 3 door cars. ( I am on my third 3 door corsa since I bought my first car as i find them very economical ) but am thinking of switching to a 5 door corsa.

My question is, would there be much difference cost wise from having a 5 door than a 3 door in terms of running costs- insurance, petrol, road tax?

I have tried to find a definitive answer but failing....if anyone has any first hand experience of having switched up to a 5dr please let me know :)
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  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    I would have thought zero to little difference, except easier to access the back seats.
  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    Why jot just compare the models on the Vauxhall website, it should give you an idea of any difference in fuel economy, tax etc. The only thing it wont give you is the insurance costs but tbh I doubt they'd be much of a difference, if anything I'd bet the 5 door would be slightly cheaper to insure.
  • Car_54
    Car_54 Posts: 8,826 Forumite
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    neilmcl wrote: »
    Why jot just compare the models on the Vauxhall website, it should give you an idea of any difference in fuel economy, tax etc. The only thing it wont give you is the insurance costs but tbh I doubt they'd be much of a difference, if anything I'd bet the 5 door would be slightly cheaper to insure.

    Yes, probably cheaper insurance.

    At the risk of stereotyping -

    3-door Corsa says boy racer
    5-door Corsa says family person.
  • About two doors, I'd say.
  • Nictom80_2
    Nictom80_2 Posts: 25 Forumite
    Thank you. I didn't know it had that option on the Vauxhall website, will have a look. Not sure how I would compare that into actual £££ though but will give it a try
  • kmb500
    kmb500 Posts: 656 Forumite
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    edited 3 August 2017 at 4:46PM
    In terms of costs, insurance fuel tax etc there is approximately 0 difference. Maybe a very marginal difference in some occasional circumstances.


    It comes down to two things, 1) styling, 2) practicality.


    A 5 door is much more practical. Not just because of easier access to the back seats, but 3 door cars have much bigger doors which make it trickier to get in/out of when parking. 5 door might also have a bit more headroom in the back depending on the car.On the other hand, as a driver you get a bigger window and bigger door bins...!
  • Nictom80_2
    Nictom80_2 Posts: 25 Forumite
    Thanks. Unfortunately styling and practicality are less important to me than cost lol. But thanks anyway :)
  • Nictom80_2
    Nictom80_2 Posts: 25 Forumite
    I can't see anywhere on the Vauxhall website where you can do this?
  • Nictom80_2
    Nictom80_2 Posts: 25 Forumite
    Car_54 wrote: »
    Yes, probably cheaper insurance.

    At the risk of stereotyping -

    3-door Corsa says boy racer
    5-door Corsa says family person.

    I never thought about it like that. Would have just presumed 5 doors=bigger vehicle=bigger insurance costs
    Thanks for your help
  • Richard53
    Richard53 Posts: 3,173 Forumite
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    I've had both 3 and 5-door cars and I can't think of any differences, cost-wise. The main advantages of each that I can see are:


    3-door
    More rigid body
    Fewer moving parts to develop rattles
    Lighter
    Slightly cheaper to buy


    5-door
    Easier access for passengers and luggage to rear
    Narrower doors as above
    Easier to access or exit rear in an emergency.


    For a track car, a 3-door. For everything else, a 5-door.
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