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Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6vsAUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

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

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Nissan GT-R (R35)

3.8 V6

485 hp3799 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010
VS

AUDI R8 Coupe (42)

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    588 Nm
    434 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.3 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
485hp362kW
525hp391kW
Torque
588Nm434lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
316 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
55.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,434mm175in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,930mm76in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,252mm49in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,600mm63in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
105mm4in
-
Trunk volume
315L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
74L
90L
CO2 emissions-
326g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V66,400 rpm3,200-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
11.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
316 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
485 hp
362 kW
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 has 40 hp more than Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
588 Nm
434 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
1,625 kg
3,583 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
316 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V63.5 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V103.9 s

Although AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 has more power, Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 1.5 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
597 km
371 mi
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
485 hp
362 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.9 s
316 km/h
196 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
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

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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
3.5 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
3.9 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
485 hp
362 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
588 Nm
434 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
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
Range score
597 km
371 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
-
326 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
323 hp/t
241 kW/t
3.1 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
VehicleNissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km24.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi39.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year3,649 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6

  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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