Compare the2023 Chevrolet CorvetteVS 2023 Porsche 911

Both the Corvette and the 911 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Corvette 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Porsche covers the 911. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the 911 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 15 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Porsche dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Corvette’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Corvette first among compact premium sporty cars in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The 911 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Porsche vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 53 more problems per 100 vehicles, Porsche is ranked 24th, below the industry average.

The Corvette has more powerful engines than the 911:

As tested in Car and Driver the Chevrolet Corvette is faster than the Porsche 911 (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Corvette gets better mileage than the 911 Coupe:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Corvette (except Z06)’s fuel efficiency. The 911 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Corvette has 1.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the 911’s standard fuel tank (18.5 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Corvette has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The 911 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Corvette stops much shorter than the 911:

For better traction, the Corvette has larger standard tires than the 911 (F:245/35R19 & R:305/30R20 vs. F:235/40R19 & R:295/35R20). The Corvette Z06’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 911 (F:275/30R20 & R:345/25R21 vs. F:255/35R20 & R:315/30R21).

The Corvette’s standard 245/35R19 front and 305/30R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 911 Dakar’s standard 45 series front and 40 series rear tires. The Corvette Z06’s 275/30R20 front and 345/25R21 rear tires have a lower 30 series front and 25 series rear profile than the 911’s optional 35 series front and 30 series rear tires.

The Corvette has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The 911 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the Corvette can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The 911 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Corvette’s wheelbase is 10.7 inches longer than on the 911 (107.2 inches vs. 96.5 inches). The Corvette’s wheelbase is 10.5 inches longer than on the 911 GT3 (107.2 inches vs. 96.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Corvette is 2.9 inches wider in the front and 2.6 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 911.

The Corvette Z06 Z07 Coupe handles at 1.16 G’s, while the 911 Carrera 4 GTS pulls only 1.03 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Corvette Z06 Z07 Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.4 seconds quicker than the 911 S Coupe (21.9 seconds @ .99 average G’s vs. 23.3 seconds @ .86 average G’s).

The Corvette’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The 911 doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

The Corvette uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The 911 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Corvette Coupe is quieter than the 911 Turbo S Coupe:

The Corvette has .6 inches more front legroom and 1.8 inches more front shoulder room than the 911.

The Corvette Coupe has a much larger trunk than the 911 Coupe with its rear seat up (12.6 vs. 4.6 cubic feet).

The Corvette Convertible has a much larger trunk with its top down than the 911 Cabriolet with its top down (12.6 vs. 4.6 cubic feet). The Corvette Convertible has a much larger trunk than the 911 Cabriolet with its top up (12.6 vs. 10.4 cubic feet).

The Corvette has a standard under hood light to help in making nighttime maintenance checks, adding fluids, etc. The 911 doesn’t offer an under hood light.

The Corvette has a standard remote vehicle starting system, so the vehicle can be started from inside the driver's house. This allows the driver to comfortably warm up the engine before going out to the vehicle. The climate system will also automatically heat or cool the interior. The 911 doesn’t offer a remote starting system.

Unlike the driver-only memory system optional in the 911, the Corvette offers an optional driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, suspension setting and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Corvette offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer, turn signal and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The 911 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

On a hot day the Corvette’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the 911 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

On a hot day the Corvette has a standard remote opening feature, to lower the top from outside. The 911 doesn’t offer a remote top, so the driver will have to enter the car, turn the ignition on and lower the top.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Corvette has standard extendable sun visors. The 911 doesn’t offer extendable visors.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Chevrolet Corvette offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The 911 doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Insurance will cost less for the Corvette owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Corvette will cost $8075 to $15490 less than the 911 over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Corvette will be $31173 to $99066 less than for the Porsche 911.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Chevrolet Corvette, based on reliability, safety and performance.

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its February 2020 issue and the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe won out over the Porsche 911 S Coupe.

Motor Trend selected the Corvette as their 2020 Car of the Year. The 911 has never been chosen.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Corvette as the 2020 North American Car of the Year. The 911 has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Corvette outsold the Porsche 911 by almost five to one during 2022.