2009 Audi R8 vs 2009 Ford Mustang

2009 Audi R8

2009 Ford Mustang

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2-Door Coupe 4.2L Automatic quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
R8 2-Door Coupe 4.2L Automatic quattro	13	18	$114,669	$123,300
R8 2-Door Coupe 4.2L Manual quattro	12	19	$106,206	$114,200
R8 2-Door Coupe 5.2L Automatic quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R8 2-Door Coupe 5.2L Manual quattro	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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2-Door Conv

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv	17	26	$23,220	$25,255
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT	15	23	$29,321	$32,035
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium	15	23	$31,077	$33,985
Mustang 2-Door Conv Premium	17	26	$25,100	$27,345
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500	14	20	$43,166	$47,950
Mustang 2-Door Coupe	17	26	$18,877	$20,430
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT	15	23	$24,979	$27,210
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium	15	23	$26,734	$29,160
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Premium	17	26	$20,758	$22,520
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500	14	20	$38,872	$43,125

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$114,669

$23,220

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$123,300

$25,255

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2055 / month

$421 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Audi R8 looks and sounds like an exotic, but is more livable and drivable than its raging-bull cousin.

The 2009 Ford Mustang is a sport coupe that won’t appeal to everyone, but some will appreciate its retro style and power-over-poise attitude.

TCC Likes

Poster-car looks
Surprising practicality
Smooth, high-revving V-8 engine

Affordability
Sound and feel of the V-8 engine
Nimble handling

TCC Dislikes

Obscured rearward vision
Difficult entry and exit
Takes a duffel bag, but not much more

Coarse standard V-6
Choppy ride
Cramped backseat

Fuel Economy

City

13 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

18 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

81.6

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

38.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.4

55.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

- TBD -

42.7

Second Leg Room (in)

30.3

Second Hip Room (in)

45.2

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.0

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

174.5

188.0

Height, Overall (in)

49.3

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

63.0

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

107.1

Liftover Height (in)

31.1

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.0

73.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

3.5

9.7

Brakes

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

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.8 x 0.75

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

16.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

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

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P295/30R19

P215/65R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/35R19

P215/65R16

Spare Tire Size

T185/60R17

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3615

3461

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 11.0

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 8.5

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

24.3

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

- TBD -

Engine

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

Fuel System

FSI Direct

SEFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.88

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.13

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.37

3.75

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi R8

Ford Mustang

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

2 Door Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

4-Link

Independent 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

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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