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2010 Audi R8

How the 2010 Audi R8 stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Audi R8 Review
2010 Audi R8
Price Range: $114,200 - $146,000

Utility
The average coupe/hatchback will most definitely prove more convenient than the Audi R8 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The average coupe/hatchback is likely a better choice than the Audi R8 as far as transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or massive dogs.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Audi R8 is a true sports car.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Audi R8 than the average coupe/hatchback because of its bigger tank. The average coupe/hatchback and the Audi R8 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the R8 than with the typical coupe/hatchback, as both offer similar mileage ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously cheaper to get to the dealership than the Audi R8. The Audi R8 will tax your gas budget tremendously more than the average coupe/hatchback will. The Audi R8 guzzles a lot of gas compared to the typical coupe/hatchback. Regarding MSRP, the typical coupe/hatchback costs tremendously less than the Audi R8. The typical coupe/hatchback will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the R8. The Audi R8 will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the average coupe/hatchback.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the average coupe/hatchback is most certainly nimbler than the R8, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The R8 has a larger engine than the average coupe/hatchback. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The typical coupe/hatchback could learn a lesson or two from the Audi R8 regarding pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the R8 is significantly more powerful than the average coupe/hatchback.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average coupe/hatchback offers a bit more head room than the Audi R8, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the average coupe/hatchback isn't quite as generous as the Audi R8's.

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