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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Ferrari 296 Roadster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (680 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (97100 £ vs 266200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Chevrolet Corvette Roadster or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Ferrari 296 Roadster

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

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 97100 £, while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 266200 £. That’s a price difference of around 169110 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ferrari 296 Roadster manages with 7.40 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.60 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

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 Ferrari 296 Roadster has a slightly edge – offering 830 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 2.70 s, while the Ferrari 296 Roadster takes 2.90 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ferrari 296 Roadster performs slight better – reaching 330 km/h, while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster tops out at 304 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Chevrolet Corvette Roadster pulls slight stronger with 806 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 66 Nm difference.

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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is slightly lighter – 1540 kg compared to 1767 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers clearly more room – 357 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 357 L.

When it comes to payload, Ferrari 296 Roadster convincingly takes the win – 412 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £97,100
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 482 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12.6 - 16.5 L
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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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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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
97100 - 162800 £
Price
266200 £
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L
Consumption L/100km
7.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
289 - 377 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1767 - 1944 kg
Curb weight
1540 kg
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4634 - 4734 mm
Length
4565 mm
Width
1934 - 2025 mm
Width
1958 mm
Height
1234 - 1236 mm
Height
1191 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
156 - 213 kg
Payload
412 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.90 s
Max Speed
296 - 304 km/h
Max Speed
330 km/h
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Torque
740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Power kW
610 kW
Engine capacity
5460 - 6162 cm3
Engine capacity
2992 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Chevrolet
Brand
Ferrari
Is the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offered with different drivetrains?

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.