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Mazda MX-30 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Mazda MX-30 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • substantially cheaper
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-30 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,266 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 476 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 Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

MX-30

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: Mazda MX-30 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers barely more boot space – 357 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-30 carries substantially more – 402 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 189 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 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.

from £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
Mazda MX-30
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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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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Mazda MX-30
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Chevrolet
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