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Lotus Emira vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 92,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?

Lotus Emira vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • moderately cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

  • visibly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emira

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Emira is moderately cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe costs 92,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Corvette Coupe

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 Coupe offers visibly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 240 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 806 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 326 Nm more.

Emira

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is moderately lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,730 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 357 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe carries very slightly more – 250 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is clearly superior 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 £92,500
Corvette Coupe

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

  • 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Price
92,500 - 156,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,730 - 1,907 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
193 - 250 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Chevrolet
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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