2014 Audi R8 vs 2013 Maserati GranTurismo

2014 Audi R8

2013 Maserati GranTurismo

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2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V10

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V10	13	22	$161,634	$173,800
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V8	14	23	$127,875	$137,500
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder V10	12	19	$153,171	$164,700
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder V8	11	20	$119,412	$128,400
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V10	13	22	$149,079	$160,300
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V10 plus	13	22	$167,070	$179,645
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V8	14	23	$115,320	$124,000
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V10	12	19	$140,616	$151,200
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V10 plus	12	19	$158,607	$170,545
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V8	11	20	$106,857	$114,900

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2-Door Coupe GranTurismo MC Stradale

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GranTurismo 2-Door Coupe GranTurismo MC Stradale	13	21	N/A	$142,900
GranTurismo 2-Door Coupe GranTurismo Sport	13	21	N/A	$126,000
GranTurismo Convertible 2-Door Conv GranTurismo	13	20	N/A	$138,300
GranTurismo Convertible 2-Door Conv GranTurismo Sport	13	20	N/A	$142,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$161,634

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$173,800

$142,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2897 / month

$2382 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

German precision and handling combines with Italian power to create a superb supercar that's also fit for daily use.

Earthy exhaust tones and serene handling carve out a distinctive niche for the fabulous Maserati GranTurismo.

TCC Likes

Gorgeous from almost every angle
The practical supercar
Thriling V-10

Cachet by Italy
V-8 by Ferrari
Stunning interior style and details

TCC Dislikes

Rearward visibility is poor
Entry and exit are tough
Cargo space is minimal

Automatic-only
Long and somewhat heavy
The trunk's fairly small

Fuel Economy

City

13 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

54.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

38.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

30.1

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.8

Second Head Room (in)

35.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.1

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

174.6

194.2

Height, Overall (in)

52.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

62.6

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

115.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

62.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4

14.2 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

19.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

35.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P295/30YR19

P285/30R20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/35YR19

P285/30R20

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3968

4147

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 11

20 x 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

5.2 L/318

4.7L/286

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

525 @ 8000

454 @ 7000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-10

Gas V8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

391 @ 6500

384 @ 4750

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.46

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.52

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.52

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.40

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.15

2.34

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.69

4.17

Clutch Size (in)

Summary

Body Style

quattro Spyder

Coupe

Vehicle Name

Audi R8

Maserati GranTurismo

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.2 (Est)

12.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.2

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

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