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Genesis G70 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (245 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (38600 £ vs 97100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Genesis G70

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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

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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.

Genesis G70 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38600 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58560 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Genesis G70 manages with 6.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.60 L. The difference is about 6.10 L per 100 km.

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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 has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.70 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.10 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster performs noticeable better – reaching 304 km/h, while the Genesis G70 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 64 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Chevrolet Corvette Roadster pulls decisively stronger with 806 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 366 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis G70 offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Genesis G70 is slight lighter – 1727 kg compared to 1767 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers barely noticeable more room – 357 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, Genesis G70 convincingly takes the win – 452 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 239 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comes out modestly 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.

Genesis G70
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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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

Genesis G70

The Genesis G70 blends sleek, low-slung styling with a cabin that feels more bespoke than bargain-bin, delivering driver-focused dynamics that make long runs and twisty roads equally entertaining. With premium materials, thoughtful tech and a value proposition that nudges past its German rivals, it’s the kind of compact executive that feels serious but doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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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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Genesis G70
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
38600 - 44500 £
Price
97100 - 162800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
170 - 206 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1727 - 1858 kg
Curb weight
1767 - 1944 kg
Trunk capacity
330 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4685 mm
Length
4634 - 4734 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1934 - 2025 mm
Height
1400 mm
Height
1234 - 1236 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
413 - 452 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
296 - 304 km/h
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2199 cm3
Engine capacity
5460 - 6162 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Chevrolet
Is the Genesis G70 offered with different drivetrains?

The Genesis G70 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.