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VW Golf vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

VW Golf vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,833 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 11.5 L/100km.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 355 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 VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 386 Nm more.

Golf

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Golf offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is visibly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers marginally more boot space – 381 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries significantly more – 508 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 173 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
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Chevrolet
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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