Chevrolet Corvette vs. Volkswagen GTI
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette and Volkswagen GTI 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 Volkswagen GTI.
When we compare the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Volkswagen GTI's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen GTI has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette's and the Volkswagen GTI's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Corvette’s base engine makes 345 horsepower, and the Volkswagen GTI base engine makes 115 horsepower. The Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. The GTI is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles.This gives the Volkswagen GTI the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Corvette the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
39171
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
18025
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16994
Price Range:
10914 - 23339
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
50
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55393
# Good or Great Deals:
19
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
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Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen GTI Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen GTI
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.912482061031024
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.0143927254714074
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N/A
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Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen GTI Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Not yet available
Volkswagen GTI Trim Levels
GLS, GLX VR6, VR6
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 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:
345 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
122 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
294 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3245 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
47.8 inches
Length:
179.7 inches
Wheelbase:
104.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2762 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
163.3 inches
Wheelbase:
98.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Nassau Blue Metallic / Navy Blue Metallic
Gray
Light Pewter Metallic
Red
Magnetic Red Metallic / Torch Red
Silver
Sebring Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Light Oak
Gray
Light Gray
Red
Firethorn Red / Torch Red
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
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