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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10vsAston Martin V12 Zagato 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) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Aston Martin V12 Zagato

6.0 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    311 km/h
    193 mph
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.5 L/100 km
    11.5 mpg US
    13.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    310 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    602 km
    374 mi
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Aston Martin V12 Zagato 6.0 V12

  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
Power
525hp391kW
517hp386kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
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Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
602km374mi
Calculated
488km303mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,929mm76in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,250mm49in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
100L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
310g/km
388g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10Aston Martin V12 Zagato 6.0 V12PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V12 Zagato 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V126,500 rpm5,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
12.2 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V12 Zagato 6.0 V12 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
1,680 kg
3,704 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
311 km/h
193 mph
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
305 km/h
190 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V103.8 s
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V124.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 and Aston Martin V12 Zagato 6.0 V12: 0.4 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 and Aston Martin V12 Zagato 6.0 V12: 3.1 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
602 km
374 mi
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
488 km
303 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.8 s
311 km/h
193 mph
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.2 s
305 km/h
190 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
4.2 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Aston MartinV12 Zagato6.0 V12
Power
525 hp
391 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Range score
602 km
374 mi
488 km
303 mi
CO2 score
310 g/km
388 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
301 hp/t
224 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.2 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) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10Aston Martin V12 Zagato 6.0 V12
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km28.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi46.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year4,305 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 114 km (71 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 78 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Aston Martin V12 Zagato 6.0 V12

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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