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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5 Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,400 £.

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 490 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers moderately more torque with 806 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 106 Nm more.

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: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is noticeably lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 498 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers noticeably more boot space – 450 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries clearly more – 465 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
NIO ET5 Wagon
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
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Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Chevrolet
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