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Genesis G70 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G70 or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Genesis G70 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Genesis G70

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

G70

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Genesis G70 is substantially cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,560 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Genesis G70 uses 6.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

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 clearly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 366 Nm more.

G70

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: Genesis G70 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis G70 is only slightly lighter – 1,727 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers only slightly more boot space – 357 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G70 carries considerably more – 452 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 239 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G70 sits just 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 £38,600
G70

Genesis G70

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 245 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Genesis G70
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

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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
38,600 - 44,500 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
170 - 206 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
330 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4,685 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Height
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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 - 646 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
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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
1,998 - 2,199 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Chevrolet
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