AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012
Car comparison
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusvsNissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2010 3.8 V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonNissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2010
3.8 V6
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.8 s
- Highest torque632 Nm466 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption17.0 L/100 km13.8 mpg US16.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range627 km390 mi
- Largest trunk315 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score92/100
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score48/100
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
- Fastest top speed317 km/h197 mph
- Most powerful550 hp410 kW
- Lightest1,595 kg3,516 lb
- Best power-to-weight345 hp/t257 kW/t2.9 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 550hp410kW | 550hp410kW |
| Torque | 540Nm398lb-ft | 632Nm466lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,595kg3,516lb | 1,740kg3,836lb |
| Gross weight | 1,895kg4,178lb | 2,200kg4,850lb |
| Top speed | 317 km/h 197 mph | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 53.4s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph Calculated | 40.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5s | 2.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.1s Calculated | 7.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3s Calculated | 2.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK | 17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.2s Calculated | 10.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb Calculated | 316hp/t236kW/t143hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton Calculated | 363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 581km361mi Calculated | 627km390mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,204cc318cu in | 3,799cc232cu in |
| Length | 4,440mm175in | 4,670mm184in |
| Width | 1,929mm76in | 1,895mm75in |
| Height | 1,252mm49in | 1,370mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,650mm104in | 2,780mm109in |
| Front track | 1,638mm64in | 1,590mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,595mm63in | 1,600mm63in |
| Ground clearance | - | 105mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 100L | 315L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 75L | 74L |
| CO2 emissions | 299g/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
- Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6: 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 |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 6,400 rpm | 3,200-5,800 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.3 s | 2.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.5 s | 2.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.1 s | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 317 km/h 197 mph | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 4.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.4 s | 6.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.5 s | 8.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.2 s | 10.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 211 km/h 131 mph | 228 km/h 141 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 |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 550 hp 410 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 |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 632 Nm 466 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 | 1,595 kg 3,516 lb |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 1,740 kg 3,836 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 | 317 km/h 197 mph |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 315 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 | 3.5 s |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 2.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 0.7 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 | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 1.1 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 316 hp/t 236 kW/t 3.2 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 | 581 km 361 mi |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 627 km 390 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 550 hp 410 kW | 3.5 s | 317 km/h 197 mph |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 550 hp 410 kW | 2.8 s | 315 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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| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 |
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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 |
| 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 |
| 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | 3.5 s |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | 2.8 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK |
| NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | 316 hp/t 236 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus | NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 550 hp 410 kW | 550 hp 410 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | 632 Nm 466 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.5 s | 2.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 317 km/h 197 mph | 315 km/h 196 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,595 kg 3,516 lb | 1,740 kg 3,836 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 581 km 361 mi | 627 km 390 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 299 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 100 L 3.5 cu ft | 315 L 11.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 316 hp/t 236 kW/t 3.2 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 | Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.58 LC100 km | 20.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.33 LC100 mi | 33.23 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal | 1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,386 LC/year | 3,098 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
- Is 145 kg lighter
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6
- Has 92 Nm more
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 46 km (28 mi) more estimated range
- Has 215 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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