Hybrid and petrol · 1958–2027
Chevrolet Corvette
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Corvette. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 12.4 L/100km, about $4,004 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 12.4 L/100km
- 2025 official
- A year's petrol
- $4,004
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- Seats
- 2
What a Corvette costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $36.40 per 100 km | $4,004 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $29.90 per 100 km | $3,319 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £34.75 per 100 miles | £2,432 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $22.91 per 100 miles | $3,093 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
C8, 2020–2027
Specs for the Stingray 6.2 V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- C8
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,630 mm
- Width
- 1,934 mm
- Height
- 1,234 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,722 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 6.2 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 6,162 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 369 kW
- Torque
- 637 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed dual-clutch
C6, 2005–2013
Specs for the LS2 6.0 V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- C6
- Built
- 2005-2013
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- RWD
Engine
- Engine
- 6.0 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 5,967 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 298 kW
- Torque
- 546 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
C5, 1997–2004
Specs for the LS1 5.7 V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- C5
- Built
- 1997-2004
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- RWD
Engine
- Engine
- 5.7 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 5,665 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 257 kW
- Torque
- 475 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
C4, 1984–1996
Specs for the 5.7 V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- C4
- Built
- 1984-1996
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- RWD
Engine
- Engine
- 5.7 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 5,733 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 180 kW
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Hybrid | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2027 | Petrol | 15.7 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 15.0 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 16.8 L/100km | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 14.0 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 14.2 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 13.4 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 13.3 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 12.1 L/100km | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 13.6 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 14.6 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 13.2 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 12.8 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 12.8 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 14.0 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 13.3 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.7 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.6 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 12.9 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 14.2 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 12.8 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 10.1 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.3 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 14.7 L/100km | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 12.8 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Chevrolet Corvette questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Corvette?
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette uses 12.4 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Chevrolet Corvette cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $4,004 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
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