Alfa Romeo 4C vs Chevrolet Corvette (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,600
- 4C: 9 mpg better, longer warranty.
- Corvette: $7,600 cheaper, 253 hp more.
- Corvette wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | 4C | Corvette | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $68,745 | $61,145 | Corvette |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 490 hp | Corvette |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft to 465 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 19 mpg | 4C |
| Cargo, max | 3.7 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | Corvette |
| Cargo, seats up | 3.7 cu ft | 12.6 cu ft | Corvette |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in | 42.8 in | About the same |
| Length | 157.0 in | 182.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.5 in | 76.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,487 lb | 3,366 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0 s estimate | 2.9 s published | Corvette |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4C |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 4C Spider RWD $67,150 | Corvette Stingray 1LT Convertible RWD $66,400 | $750 |
| Corvette Stingray RWD $58,900 | 4C Spider RWD $67,150 | $8,250 |
Cost to run
Corvette costs $3,702 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 4C | Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $68,745 | $61,145 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $76,974 | $73,271 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Corvette wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Corvette | 11% |
| MPG | 4C | 32% |
| Power | Corvette | 52% |
| Space | Corvette | 71% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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