The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé (08 - 13) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 65,300
€ 147,100
€ 65,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,100
ⓘ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 Coupé is 3.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower.
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
49
72.6
82.7
49.3
76
79.9
72.6 in
Width
76 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49 in
Height
49.3 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 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
3889 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.5 %
General
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
C6
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 6.2L Gen IV V8 Small Block
Engine Series
LS3
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
2
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
430 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
430 hp
518 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
424 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
424 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
7.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.21 lb/hp
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
7.87 lb/hp
7.21 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
18 mpg
16 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
318 mi
Range
375 mi
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
318 mi
375 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
252 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 Coupé
252 kWh
282.3 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Corvette Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
18 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
