Compare performance (150 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?
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.
Hyundai i30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,557 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.
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 considerably more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 496 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 Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 556 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is markedly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 452 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers barely more boot space – 395 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries considerably more – 485 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 kg.
The Hyundai i30 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.
The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
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Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
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co2
289 - 377 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
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Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
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Trunk capacity
395 L
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Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
445 - 485 kg
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Payload
156 - 213 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 150 HP
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Power HP
482 - 646 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
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Torque
613 - 806 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
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Power kW
354 - 475 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Chevrolet
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