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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (646 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (97,100 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Chevrolet Corvette Roadster or Porsche Boxster?

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Porsche Boxster

  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corvette Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 97,100 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster uses 12.6 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Boxster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers visibly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Porsche Boxster takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 356 Nm more.

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, Porsche Boxster is a bit lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 282 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers considerably more boot space – 357 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Boxster carries markedly more – 270 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 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.

from £97,100
Corvette Roadster

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 482 - 646 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Porsche Boxster

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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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Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster epitomizes the essence of a pure, open-top driving experience with its mid-engine roadster design. Known for its agile handling and dynamic performance, the Boxster seamlessly blends luxury with thrilling precision on the road. Its unmistakable styling and superior engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts who crave a visceral connection to the art of driving.

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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Porsche Boxster

Costs and Consumption

Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
289 - 377 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
-
Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
156 - 213 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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 - 646 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Chevrolet
Brand
Porsche
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