Car comparison

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10vsAUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 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) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

430 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 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
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    324 hp/t
    242 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    100 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.6 L/100 km
    12.0 mpg US
    14.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    294 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    635 km
    395 mi
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
525hp391kW
430hp321kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
324hp/t242kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
635km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,929mm76in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,252mm49in
1,244mm49in
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
90L
80L
CO2 emissions
346g/km
294g/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 V10AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87,900 rpm4,500-6,000 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 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
14.1 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
188 km/h
117 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 has 95 hp more than AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,685 kg
3,715 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
316 km/h
196 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V103.9 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
255 hp/t
190 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
604 km
375 mi
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
635 km
395 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
3.9 s
316 km/h
196 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 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)Facelift 20125.2 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
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 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
4,440 mm
174.8 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 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
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 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
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 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
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
635 km
395 mi
CO2 score
346 g/km
294 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 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) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 69 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 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 52 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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