Chevrolet Corvette vs. BMW i8
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette and BMW i8 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 Chevrolet Corvette and the BMW i8.
In comparing the Chevrolet Corvette's and the BMW i8's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The BMW i8 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette's and the BMW i8's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette is a better car than the BMW i8.
Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Corvette ranges from $69,372 to $89,721 while a used 2020 BMW i8 is priced between $64,955 to $94,528.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Corvette loses 35.1 percent of its value and the BMW i8 loses 45.6 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Corvette retains 10.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW i8.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 8.0 out of 10 while the BMW i8's quality rating is 7.1 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 7.6 out of 10. For the BMW i8 the reliability rating is 6.6 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Corvette a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW i8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Corvette’s base engine makes 490 horsepower, and the BMW i8 base engine makes 369 horsepower. The Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The i8 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 337 miles.This gives the BMW i8 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Corvette the advantage in maximum range. The Corvette uses premium unleaded, and the i8 uses electricity, premium unleaded.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
147500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
143683
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
103800 - 163300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
78357
Price Range:
69372 - 89721
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
80113
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
32174 - 182277
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
239
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
18065
# Good or Great Deals:
45
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
83233
Price Range:
64955 - 94528
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
76713
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
68156 - 83233
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30638
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.952927 / 10
Reliability:
7.588598 / 10
Retained Value:
8.317255 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW i8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.132085 / 10
Reliability:
6.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.664169 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
4.7 - 13.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW i8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.921954930624791
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 22.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.58835851202669
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.3 - 26.1
Chevrolet 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 / 40BMW i8 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
29 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Stingray
BMW i8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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:
490 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.135 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
369 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.105 hp per pound
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
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
32.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.6 inches
Cargo Space:
4.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3501 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
50.9 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic / Rapid Blue
Brown
Zeus Bronze Metallic
Gray
Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic / Shadow Gray Metallic
Orange
Sebring Orange Tintcoat
Red
Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Blade Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Accelerate Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
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
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent / Crystal White Pearl Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Giga Amido
Red
Not available
Brown
E-Copper Exclusive / Terra Exclusive Dalbergia Brown
White
Giga Ivory White
