Car comparison

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10vsAUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8

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

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AUDI R8 Coupe (42)

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010
VS

AUDI R8 Spyder (42)

4.2 FSI V8

430 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    316 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    323 hp/t
    241 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    100 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.1 L/100 km
    11.7 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    315 g/km
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
Power
525hp391kW
430hp321kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
71.9s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
593km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,434mm175in
4,431mm174in
Width
1,930mm76in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,244mm49in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
100L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
90L
80L
CO2 emissions
326g/km
315g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V87,900 rpm4,500-6,000 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
14.0 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 has 95 hp more than AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
1,665 kg
3,671 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)5.2 FSI V10
316 km/h
196 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
300 km/h
186 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)5.2 FSI V103.9 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 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)5.2 FSI V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 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)5.2 FSI V10
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
647 km
402 mi
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
593 km
368 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.9 s
316 km/h
196 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 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)5.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 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)5.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Coupe (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 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
4.5 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)5.2 FSI V10
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.5 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
593 km
368 mi
CO2 score
326 g/km
315 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 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) 5.2 FSI V10AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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