Audi R8 (2012 – 2015) vs Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (2012 – 2013): specs compared
The Audi R8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 550 hp against 505 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 s against 3.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 317 km/h against 306 km/h. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is the lighter car, from 1,522 kg against 1,635 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
R8
2012 – 2015
|
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
2012 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 430 – 550 hp | 505 hp |
| Torque | 430 – 540 Nm | 637 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 – 4.6 s | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 299 – 317 km/h | 306 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 – 14.2 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,252 mm | 1,237 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,635 – 1,720 kg | 1,522 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.