2020 BMW i8 vs. 2020 Chevrolet Corvette
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 BMW i8 and 2020 Chevrolet Corvette contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 BMW i8 and the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette.
When we compare the 2020 BMW i8's and the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the 2020 BMW i8 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 BMW i8's and the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is a better car than the 2020 BMW i8.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 BMW i8 loses 53.2 percent of its value and the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette loses 33.4 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette retains 19.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 BMW i8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 BMW i8’s base engine makes 369 horsepower, and the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette base engine makes 490 horsepower. The i8 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 337 miles. The Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles.This gives the 2020 BMW i8 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette the advantage in maximum range. The i8 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the Corvette uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
163300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
143683
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
103800 - 163300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
66400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
94049
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
41350 - 500000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
64084
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
58919 - 69249
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41718
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
69504
Price Range:
60225 - 88875
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
78907
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
29316 - 177099
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
199
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17149
# Good or Great Deals:
77
BMW i8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 BMW i8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Chevrolet Corvette
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
17.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
4.9 - 24.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.719089694940832
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
2.2 - 22.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9260762176295403
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.0 - 21.6
BMW i8 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 12Ranking
12 out of / 12Ranking
18 out of / 37Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
30 out of / 37Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 40Ranking
7 out of / 16Ranking
9 out of / 25Ranking
11 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 BMW i8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
369 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.101 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
490 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.135 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 29 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 337 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 27 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
278 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
2.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3671 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
50.8 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3637 lbs
Width:
76.1 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Brown
E-Copper Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Gray
Donington Grey / Sophisto Grey Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Sophisto Grey Metallic w/ E-Copper Accent / Sophisto Grey Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Brown
Zeus Bronze Metallic
Gray
Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic / Shadow Gray Metallic
White
Arctic White
Black
Black
Blue
Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic / Rapid Blue
Orange
Sebring Orange Tintcoat
Red
Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Blade Silver Metallic
Yellow
Accelerate Yellow Metallic
Interior Colors
Brown
E-Copper Exclusive / Terra Exclusive Dalbergia Brown
Gray
Giga Amido
White
Giga Ivory White/Black
Black
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Brown
Not available
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
White
Not available
Black
Jet Black
Red
Adrenaline Red
