AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012
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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusvsAUDI 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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5.2 FSI V10
Comparison overview
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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Fastest top speed319 km/h198 mph
- Most powerful550 hp410 kW
- Highest torque540 Nm398 lb-ft
- Lightest1,570 kg3,461 lb
- Best power-to-weight350 hp/t261 kW/t2.9 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption22.2 L/100 km10.6 mpg US12.7 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions346 g/km
- Largest trunk100 L
- Best overall score69/100
- Best performance score88/100
- Best economy score67/100
- Best practicality score30/100
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10
- Lowest combined fuel consumption14.7 L/100 km16.0 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range612 km380 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 550hp410kW | 525hp391kW |
| Torque | 540Nm398lb-ft | 530Nm391lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,570kg3,461lb | 1,620kg3,571lb |
| Gross weight | 1,870kg4,123lb | 1,920kg4,233lb |
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 316 km/h 196 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 57.9s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph Calculated | 61.4s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s | 3.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.8s Calculated | 11.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s Calculated | 3.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK | 14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK | 22.6L/100 km10.4mpg US12.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.5s Calculated | 11.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb Calculated | 324hp/t242kW/t147hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton Calculated | 327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 503km313mi Calculated | 612km380mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,204cc318cu in | 5,204cc318cu in |
| Length | 4,440mm175in | 4,434mm175in |
| Width | 1,929mm76in | 1,930mm76in |
| Height | 1,252mm49in | 1,252mm49in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650mm104in | 2,650mm104in |
| Front track | 1,638mm64in | 1,638mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,595mm63in | 1,595mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 100L | 100L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 75L | 90L |
| CO2 emissions | 346g/km | 346g/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 5.2 FSI V10 plus: Power / Torque
- AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 8,000 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 8,250 rpm |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 8,700 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 8,950 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.6 s | 3.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.8 s | 11.4 s |
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 316 km/h 196 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 7.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 9.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.5 s | 11.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 207 km/h 128 mph | 203 km/h 126 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 550 hp 410 kW |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 525 hp 391 kW |
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus has 25 hp more than AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 25 hp (19 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 540 Nm 398 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 1,620 kg 3,571 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 319 km/h 198 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 3.8 s |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 3.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 0.1 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 350 hp/t 261 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 324 hp/t 242 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 503 km 313 mi |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 612 km 380 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 550 hp 410 kW | 3.8 s | 319 km/h 198 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.
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| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus |
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| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 |
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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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus |
| 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 |
| 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK | 3.9 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 |
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| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 350 hp/t 261 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK |
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | 324 hp/t 242 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)5.2 FSI V10 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 550 hp 410 kW | 525 hp 391 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.8 s | 3.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 319 km/h 198 mph | 316 km/h 196 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 503 km 313 mi | 612 km 380 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 346 g/km | 346 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 100 L 3.5 cu ft | 100 L 3.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 350 hp/t 261 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 324 hp/t 242 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) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus | AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10 |
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| Consumption | 14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK | 14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 26.08 LC100 km | 25.72 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 41.96 LC100 mi | 41.40 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal | 2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,911 LC/year | 3,859 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
- Has 25 hp more
- Has 10 Nm more
- Is 50 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) 5.2 FSI V10
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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