The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 129,100
€ 78,600
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI is 0.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
49
75
79.9
49.1
72.6
82.7
75 in
Width
72.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
49 in
Height
49.1 in
104.3
174.4
105.7
174.6
174.4 in
Length
174.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.78 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
42
Generation
C6
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
CNDA
Engine Code
LS2
4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
398 hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
403 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
186 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.05 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
19 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
368 mi
Range
345 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
368 mi
345 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Environmental Impact
255.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
235 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
255.7 kWh
235 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
463 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
