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Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (178 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (28,600 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • substantially 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

Corolla

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,537 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.2 L/100km.

Corolla

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 substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 502 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 Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

Corolla

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Corolla offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 347 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers marginally more boot space – 361 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries substantially more – 450 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 237 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
Toyota Corolla
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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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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Toyota Corolla
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4,370 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
400 - 450 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Chevrolet
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