Car comparison

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) · Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI

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

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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

430 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) · Facelift 2019

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    427 mi
  • Largest trunk
    305 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Power
430hp321kW
400hp298kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
46.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
605km376mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,201mm165in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,344mm53in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
100L
305L
Max trunk volume-
712L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
75L
55L
CO2 emissions
289g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87,900 rpm4,500-6,000 rpm8,150 rpm
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm1,700-5,850 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
12.4 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 has 30 hp more than AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
1,450 kg
3,197 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 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
300 km/h
186 mph
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.3 s
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI3.7 s

Although AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 has more power, AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 0.6 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 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 4.4 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 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
605 km
376 mi
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
4.3 s
300 km/h
186 mph
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,201 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,344 mm
52.9 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 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI 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 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.3 s
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
3.7 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 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)Facelift 20192.5 TFSI
Power
430 hp
321 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
3.7 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,201 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,344 mm
52.9 in
Range score
605 km
376 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
289 g/km
-
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 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 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) Facelift 2019 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 83 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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