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Subaru Outback vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Subaru Outback vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Outback

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 Outback is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,094 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Outback uses 8.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 477 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 Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 806 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 554 Nm more.

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: Subaru Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is very slightly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers noticeably more boot space – 561 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries considerably more – 557 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 344 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 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 £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 Outback
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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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 Outback
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
193 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
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
169 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

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