The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (05 - 08) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 75,000
€ 156,400
€ 75,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 156,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is 2.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
49.1
72.6
82.7
49
75
79.9
72.6 in
Width
75 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49.1 in
Height
49 in
105.7
174.6
104.3
174.6
174.6 in
Length
174.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.48 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
C6
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 6.0L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
LS2
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
398 hp
518 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
403 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
8.5 lb/hp
7.64 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
18 mpg
16 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
330 mi
Range
334 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
330 mi
334 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
282.3 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
246.2 kWh
282.3 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
573 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
463 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
8.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
