The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 78,600
€ 133,800
€ 78,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 133,800
ⓘ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 height, but the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is 0.2 inches shorter and 2.4 inches narrower.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder V8
49
72.6
82.7
49
75
79.9
72.6 in
Width
75 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49 in
Height
49 in
105.7
174.6
104.3
174.8
174.6 in
Length
174.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder V8
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
3920 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.04 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder V8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
LS3
Engine Code
DKAC
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
430 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
424 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder V8
186 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
7.94 lb/hp
9.15 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
18 mpg
19 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
315 mi
Range
395 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
315 mi
395 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
238.7 kWh
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
253.8 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Audi R8 Spyder V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
