Compare performance (680 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (92,500 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Chevrolet Corvette Coupe or Lotus Emira?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Lotus Emira is moderately cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe costs 92,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,914 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 274 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 326 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.
In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is moderately lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,730 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers significantly more boot space – 357 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.
When it comes to payload, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe carries marginally more – 250 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The Chevrolet Corvette Coupe holds a decisive overall lead 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.
The Corvette is a head-turning American sports car that pairs sculpted, aggressive looks with a cockpit built for driving enjoyment, complete with a thunderous soundtrack that refuses to be ignored. It delivers near-supercar thrills without the fuss of exotic ownership, making it a tantalizing pick for buyers who want performance and personality in one package.
details
The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
92,500 - 156,300 £
|
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
289 - 377 g/km
|
co2
208 - 245 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Coupe
|
Body Type
Coupe
|
|
Seats
2
|
Seats
2
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1,730 - 1,907 kg
|
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
|
Trunk capacity
151 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
|
Width
1,895 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
193 - 250 kg
|
Payload
213 - 230 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
|
Engine Type
Petrol
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
|
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
|
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
|
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
8
|
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
|
|
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
|
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2024
|
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
|
|
Brand
Chevrolet
|
Brand
Lotus
|