Audi R8 (2007 – 2012) vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 430 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 13.3 L/100 km against 13.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,459 kg against 1,560 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
R8
2007 – 2012
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2012 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 437 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 575 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.3 – 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 301 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.6 – 14.6 L/100 km | 13.3 – 13.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,250 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,560 – 1,610 kg | 1,459 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.