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Kia Sorento vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Kia Sorento vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sorento

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.

Kia Sorento is significantly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.7 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

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 considerably more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

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

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers considerably more boot space – 705 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 348 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 472 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento holds a decisive overall lead 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 £47,300
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 194 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 55 km
Kia Sorento
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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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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Kia Sorento
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Chevrolet
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