Audi R8 vs. Chevrolet Corvette
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi R8 and Chevrolet Corvette contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi R8 and the Chevrolet Corvette.
When we compare the Audi R8's and the Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the Audi R8 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Chevrolet Corvette has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Audi R8's and the Chevrolet Corvette's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette is a better car than the Audi R8.
Pricing: A used 2023 Audi R8 ranges from $163,762 to $275,495 while a used 2023 Chevrolet Corvette is priced between $61,983 to $127,720.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi R8 loses 45 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Corvette loses 25.5 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Corvette retains 19.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi R8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi R8’s base engine makes 562 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Corvette base engine makes 490 horsepower. The R8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, while the Corvette is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 444 miles. The R8 uses premium unleaded, and the Corvette uses regular unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
158600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
97487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
44640 - 261200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
68550 - 149560
Starting MSRP:
64500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
97487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
44640 - 261200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
207174
Price Range:
163762 - 275495
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
116674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
47508 - 263666
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5175
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
78157
Price Range:
61983 - 127720
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
116674
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
47508 - 263666
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
674
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9045
# Good or Great Deals:
161
Audi R8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi R8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
14.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9 - 27.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
27.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
14.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9 - 27.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5251910958810433
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 64.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1638551690743946
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 64.2
Audi R8 Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 40Ranking
10 out of / 40Ranking
19 out of / 40Ranking
24 out of / 40Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
4 out of / 40Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 40Ranking
17 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi R8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Stingray, Z06
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
562 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.157 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
490 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.139 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
296 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
48.7 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3535 lbs
Width:
76.1 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/30R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ara Blue Crystal Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Kemora Gray Metallic / Suzuka Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Brown
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic / Rapid Blue
Gray
Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic / Hypersonic Gray Metallic
Red
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Accelerate Yellow Metallic
Brown
Caffeine Metallic
Orange
Amplify Orange Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Anthracite Stitching / Black w/ Ara Blue Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching / Black w/ Vegas Yellow Stitching
Brown
Palomino Brown w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Red
Express Red w/ Steel Gray Stitching
Silver
Pastel Silver w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
Red
Adrenaline Red
Silver
Not available
Gray
Sky Cool Gray