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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10vsFerrari California 4.3 V8

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

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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Ferrari California

4.3 V8

490 hp4297 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014

Comparison overview

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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    319 hp/t
    238 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    687 km
    427 mi
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
Power
525hp391kW
490hp365kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
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Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
56.6s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
319hp/t238kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
322Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
687km427mi
Calculated
595km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
4,297cc262cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,929mm76in
1,909mm75in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
100L
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
90L
78L
CO2 emissions
305g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10Ferrari California 4.3 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari California 4.3 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V87,750 rpm5,000 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
11.2 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 has 35 hp more than Ferrari California 4.3 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari California 4.3 V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
505 Nm
372 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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 20125.2 FSI V10
314 km/h
195 mph
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
312 km/h
194 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 20125.2 FSI V103.6 s
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V83.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 and Ferrari California 4.3 V8: 0.2 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 20125.2 FSI V10
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
687 km
427 mi
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
595 km
370 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.6 s
314 km/h
195 mph
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW
3.8 s
312 km/h
194 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 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 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
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 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 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Coupe (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 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
3.6 s
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
3.8 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 20125.2 FSI V10
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10FerrariCalifornia4.3 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
490 hp
365 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.8 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
Range score
687 km
427 mi
595 km
370 mi
CO2 score
305 g/km
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Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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 5.2 FSI V10Ferrari California 4.3 V8
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 92 km (57 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari California 4.3 V8

  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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