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Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (30,300 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Impreza or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Subaru Impreza

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Impreza

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Impreza is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,300 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,806 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Impreza uses 7.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 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 136 HP. That’s roughly 510 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 Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 806 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 624 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Subaru Impreza offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Impreza is a bit lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers a bit more boot space – 357 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries significantly more – 526 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 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 £97,100
Corvette Roadster

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • 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
Subaru Impreza
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.

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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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Subaru Impreza
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
166 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 526 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
182 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Chevrolet
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