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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (97,100 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Chevrolet Corvette Roadster or Lotus Emeya?

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • marginally cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly 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.

Lotus Emeya is marginally cheaper – starting at 92,600 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,552 £.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers markedly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Lotus Emeya takes 2.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers somewhat more torque with 985 Nm compared to 806 Nm. That’s about 179 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: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 788 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more boot space – 509 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries considerably more – 545 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 332 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya stands well ahead of its rival 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Lotus Emeya

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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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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
289 - 377 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
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Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
156 - 213 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Chevrolet
Brand
Lotus
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