2017 Audi R8 vs 2016 Dodge Viper

2017 Audi R8

2016 Dodge Viper

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V10 plus quattro AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
R8 Coupe V10 plus quattro AWD	14	22	$176,607	$189,900
R8 Coupe V10 quattro AWD	14	22	$151,497	$162,900
R8 Spyder V10 quattro AWD	14	22	$162,843	$175,100

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2-Door Coupe ACR

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Viper 2-Door Coupe ACR	12	21	$112,870	$118,795
Viper 2-Door Coupe GT	12	21	$84,133	$87,895
Viper 2-Door Coupe GTC	12	21	$91,573	$95,895
Viper 2-Door Coupe GTS	12	21	$102,826	$107,995
Viper 2-Door Coupe SRT	12	21	$84,133	$87,895

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Invoice Price

$176,607

$112,870

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$189,900

$118,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$3165 / month

$1980 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi R8 balances thrilling power and handling with everyday livability.

The big-engine, rear-drive formula never gets old—not when it's blessed with the 2016 Dodge Viper's stunning shape.

TCC Likes

Gobs of V-10 power
Track-ready handling
Comfortable enough for everyday driving

Dramatic styling
Breathtaking acceleration
Confident handling

TCC Dislikes

No manual transmission
Little storage space
Vision astern is obstructed

Jurassic thirst for fuel
Interior is nice, but still underwhelms
Expensive for a Dodge

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

12 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

53.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

42.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.5

36.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

62.9

Length, Overall (in)

174.3

175.7

Height, Overall (in)

48.8

49.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

104.4

98.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

40.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/35YR19

P295/25ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TXC

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P295/35YR19

P355/30ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TXC

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3627

3374

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 11

19 X 13

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

19 X 11

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

180

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-10

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

413 @ 6500

600 @ 5000

Engine Order Code

EWG

Displacement

5.2 L/318

8.4 L/512

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

610 @ 7800

645 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.59

1.58

Trans Order Code

DD1

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

0.50

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.13

2.26

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.59

3.55

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.88

1.19

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.90

0.77

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.65

2.90

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi R8 Coupe

Dodge Viper

Body Style

quattro Coupe

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Short And Long Arm

Emissions

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

10.4

11.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.7

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Invoice Price

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Tires

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Engine Type

Fuel System

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Engine Order Code

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Drivetrain

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)