Compare the2023 Bugatti ChironVS 2023 Audi R8

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Chiron. But it costs extra on the R8.

The Chiron has a standard 360 degree parking monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The R8 only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

The Chiron’s blind spot camera is used to display a wide-angle view of the passenger side of the road. The R8 doesn’t offer a system to reveal objects in the driver’s blind spots.

Both the Chiron and the R8 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The Chiron’s standard 8.0 turbo 16-cylinder produces 917 more horsepower (1479 vs. 562) and 774 lbs.-ft. more torque (1180 vs. 406) than the R8 RWD Performance’s standard 5.2 DOHC V10. The Chiron’s 8.0 turbo 16-cylinder produces 877 more horsepower (1479 vs. 602) and 767 lbs.-ft. more torque (1180 vs. 413) than the R8 Quattro/GT’s standard 5.2 DOHC V10. The Chiron Super Sport’s standard 8.0 turbo 16-cylinder produces 976 more horsepower (1578 vs. 602) and 767 lbs.-ft. more torque (1180 vs. 413) than the R8 Quattro/GT’s standard 5.2 DOHC V10.

The Chiron has 7.1 gallons more fuel capacity than the R8 Coupe’s standard fuel tank (26.4 vs. 19.3 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Chiron has 5.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the R8 Spyder’s standard fuel tank (26.4 vs. 21.1 gallons).

For better stopping power the Chiron’s brake rotors are larger than those on the R8:

The Chiron has standard air brakes, which adjust the spoiler automatically during high-speed braking in order to shorten stopping distances. The R8 doesn’t offer air brakes.

For better traction, the Chiron has larger tires than the R8 (F:285/30R20 & R:355/25R21 vs. F:245/30R20 & R:305/30R20).

The Chiron’s 355/25R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 25 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the R8’s standard 30 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Chiron has standard 21-inch rear wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the R8.

The Chiron has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The R8’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Chiron has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Chiron’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The R8 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Chiron’s wheelbase is 2.4 inches longer than on the R8 (106.7 inches vs. 104.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Chiron is 4.1 inches wider in the front and 2.4 inches wider in the rear than on the R8.

The Chiron has 4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the R8 (54 vs. 50).

The Chiron’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The R8 does not have an oil pressure gauge.