2008 Audi R8 vs 2008 Ford Mustang

2008 Audi R8

2008 Ford Mustang

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2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro	13	20	$109,740	$118,000
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro	13	18	$101,370	$109,000

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2-Door Conv Deluxe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv Deluxe	17	26	$22,597	$24,475
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Deluxe	15	23	$28,529	$31,065
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium	15	23	$29,590	$32,245
Mustang 2-Door Conv Premium	17	26	$23,704	$25,705
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500	14	20	$42,538	$47,155
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Deluxe	17	26	$18,256	$19,650
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Deluxe	15	23	$24,186	$26,240
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium	15	23	$25,248	$27,420
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Premium	17	26	$19,362	$20,880
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500	14	20	$38,244	$42,330

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$109,740

$22,597

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$118,000

$24,475

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1967 / month

$408 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Audi R8 looks and sounds like an exotic, but it has the day-to-day livability and comfort of a grand-touring coupe.

The 2008 Ford Mustang is retro cool but modern and completely practical.

TCC Likes

Poster-car look, with surprising practicality
Smooth, high-revving V-8 engine is great with either gearbox
Well-balanced handling

Affordable performance
Improved safety
Nimble handling

TCC Dislikes

Rearward visibility can be challenging
Arcing roofline and low seating position makes entry and exit difficult
Only enough cargo space for a change of clothes

V-6 is coarse
Ride can be unrefined
Tight back seat

Fuel Economy

City

13 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

- TBD -

42.7

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.6

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

38.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

81.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.4

55.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.0

Second Leg Room (in)

30.3

Second Hip Room (in)

45.2

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

31.1

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.0

73.9

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.73

Length, Overall (in)

174.5

187.6

Height, Overall (in)

49.3

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

63.0

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

107.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

3.5

9.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.8 x 0.75

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.5 x 1.18

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

16.0

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.13

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.3

15.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

33.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T185/60R17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/35R18

P215/65R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/40R18

P215/65R16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3615

3461

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 10.5

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

24.3

12.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

590

Engine

Fuel System

FSI Direct

SEFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

317 @ 4500-6000

240 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

99N

Displacement

4.2L/254

4.0L/244

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

420 @ 7800

210 @ 5300

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.37

3.75

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.88

1.41

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.13

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

3.53

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.71

2.19

Trans Order Code

44F

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.46

3.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

2 Door Convertible

Vehicle Name

Audi R8

Ford Mustang

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

4-Link

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.13

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

3-Link/Panhard Rod

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