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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (646 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (97,100 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Chevrolet Corvette Roadster or Hyundai i30?

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i30

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corvette Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai i30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

i30

Engine and Performance:

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 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 496 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 556 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is markedly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 452 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers very slightly more boot space – 395 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries considerably more – 485 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 is far ahead 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.

from £24,600
i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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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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The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
289 - 377 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
156 - 213 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Chevrolet
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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