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Tesla Model 3 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (460 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model 3 or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Tesla Model 3 vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Tesla Model 3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Model 3

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.

Tesla Model 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,409 £.

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 visibly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Tesla Model 3 takes 3.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers somewhat more torque with 806 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 146 Nm more.

Model 3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is very slightly lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers visibly more boot space – 594 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model 3 carries noticeably more – 333 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 534 - 750 km
Tesla Model 3
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan that pairs brisk, responsive driving with a sleek, minimalist cabin and intuitive, software-led features. It makes a practical, modern choice for daily commutes and long-term ownership while emphasizing simplicity and advanced driver assistance.

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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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Tesla Model 3
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,929 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
594 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
302 - 333 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Chevrolet
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