Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (2008 – 2013) vs Audi R8 (2007 – 2012): specs compared
The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 430 hp against 420 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 301 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 13.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,461 kg against 1,560 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Corvette Convertible
2008 – 2013
|
Audi
R8
2007 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2007 – 2012 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 437 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 430 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 4.6 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 306 km/h | 301 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 11.2 L/100 km | 13.6 – 14.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,844 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,461 kg | 1,560 – 1,610 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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