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Audi A1 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Audi A1 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A1 uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 439 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 806 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 486 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi A1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 592 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers only slightly more boot space – 357 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A1 carries considerably more – 470 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 257 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A1 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A1

Audi A1

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Audi A1
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster turns any commute into a headline, with sculpted, exotic-car looks and an electrically folding roof that invites you to drive with the sky on. Behind that stylish face is a jewel of a sports car that serves up sharp handling, a theatrical exhaust note, and more drama per mile than most rivals — great fun for buyers who want supercar sensation without supercar pretensions.

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Audi A1
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Chevrolet
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