AUDI R8 Coupe (42)
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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10vsPorsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonPorsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008
Turbo 3.8
Comparison overview
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Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Highest torque650 Nm479 lb-ft
- Lightest1,570 kg3,461 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption16.5 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34.0 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions272 g/km
- Largest trunk105 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score90/100
- Best economy score76/100
- Best practicality score51/100
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10
- Fastest top speed316 km/h196 mph
- Most powerful525 hp391 kW
- Best power-to-weight323 hp/t241 kW/t3.1 kg/hp
- Best estimated range647 km402 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 525hp391kW | 500hp373kW |
| Torque | 530Nm391lb-ft | 650Nm479lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,625kg3,583lb | 1,570kg3,461lb |
| Gross weight | 1,925kg4,244lb | 1,935kg4,266lb |
| Top speed | 316 km/h 196 mph | 312 km/h 194 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 61.6s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph Calculated | 53.6s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9s | 3.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.4s Calculated | 10.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s Calculated | 3.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK | 11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK | 16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.7s Calculated | 11.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 323hp/t241kW/t147hp/1000 lb Calculated | 318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton Calculated | 414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 647km402mi Calculated | 578km359mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,204cc318cu in | 3,800cc232cu in |
| Length | 4,434mm175in | 4,450mm175in |
| Width | 1,930mm76in | 1,852mm73in |
| Height | 1,252mm49in | 1,300mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650mm104in | 2,350mm93in |
| Front track | 1,638mm64in | - |
| Rear track | 1,595mm63in | - |
| Trunk volume | 100L | - |
| Max trunk volume | - | 105L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 67L |
| CO2 emissions | 326g/km | 272g/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 V10: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 8,000 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 8,250 rpm |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 6,000-6,500 rpm | 1,950-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.9 s | 3.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.4 s | 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 316 km/h 196 mph | 312 km/h 194 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.7 s | 7.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.9 s | 9.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.7 s | 11.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 203 km/h 126 mph | 208 km/h 129 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 525 hp 391 kW |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 500 hp 373 kW |
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 has 25 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 25 hp (19 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 1,625 kg 3,583 lb |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 316 km/h 196 mph |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 312 km/h 194 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 3.9 s |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 3.7 s |
Although AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 has more power, Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 13.9 L/100 km 16.9 mpg US 20.3 mpg UK |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 2.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 323 hp/t 241 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 318 hp/t 237 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 647 km 402 mi |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 578 km 359 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 525 hp 391 kW | 3.9 s | 316 km/h 196 mph |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 500 hp 373 kW | 3.7 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.
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| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 |
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| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 |
| 13.9 L/100 km 16.9 mpg US 20.3 mpg UK | ||||||
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 |
| 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | ||||||
Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 |
| Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | 318 hp/t 237 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 3.8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 525 hp 391 kW | 500 hp 373 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.9 s | 3.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 316 km/h 196 mph | 312 km/h 194 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,625 kg 3,583 lb | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.9 L/100 km 16.9 mpg US 20.3 mpg UK | 11.6 L/100 km 20.3 mpg US 24.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 647 km 402 mi | 578 km 359 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 326 g/km | 272 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 100 L 3.5 cu ft | 105 L 3.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 323 hp/t 241 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 318 hp/t 237 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 | Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK | 11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.33 LC100 km | 20.30 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 39.15 LC100 mi | 32.67 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal | 1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,649 LC/year | 3,045 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10
- Has 25 hp more
- Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 70 km (43 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo 3.8
- Has 120 Nm more
- Is 55 kg lighter
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 5 L more trunk volume
- Emits 54 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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