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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (97,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Chevrolet Corvette Roadster or Lotus Emira?

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lotus Emira is somewhat cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

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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 clearly 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 Roadster is considerably 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 Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 806 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 326 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is a bit lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers clearly more boot space – 357 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emira carries barely more – 230 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is decisively ahead 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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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/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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Lotus Emira

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.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
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
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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
289 - 377 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 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
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
156 - 213 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
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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
Is the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offered with different drivetrains?

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

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