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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10vsAston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012 6.0 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42)

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2010-2012
VS

Aston Martin DB9 Volante · Facelift 2012

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    313 km/h
    194 mph
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.5 L/100 km
    10.9 mpg US
    13.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    332 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    563 km
    350 mi
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
525hp391kW
517hp386kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
-
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
67.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
274hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
328Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
563km350mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,434mm175in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,904mm75in
-
Height
1,244mm49in
1,282mm50in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,638mm64in
-
Rear track
1,595mm63in
-
Trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
78L
CO2 emissions
332g/km
333g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V126,500 rpm5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
14.2 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 has 8 hp more than Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
1,890 kg
4,167 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
313 km/h
194 mph
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V104.1 s
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V124.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
563 km
350 mi
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
545 km
339 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
4.1 s
313 km/h
194 mph
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.6 s
295 km/h
183 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10Aston MartinDB9 VolanteFacelift 20126.0 V12
Power
525 hp
391 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.6 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Range score
563 km
350 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
332 g/km
333 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
274 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10Aston Martin DB9 Volante Facelift 2012 6.0 V12
Consumption14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.85 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.99 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,728 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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