The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12)
€ 78,600
€ 207,800
€ 78,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 207,800
ⓘ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 GT 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 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.5 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 GT 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 GT 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
CMPA
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
398 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
398 hp
552 hp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
403 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
403 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
197 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
8.5 lb/hp
6.85 lb/hp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
19 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
13 mpg
city
11 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
345 mi
Range
350 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
345 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
235 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).
269.1 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
235 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 GT 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
