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Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8vsAUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Turbo S 3.8

560 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2013-2016
VS

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10 plus

550 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    318 km/h
    198 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    349 hp/t
    260 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    227 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    701 km
    436 mi
  • Largest trunk
    375 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
560hp418kW
550hp410kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
To 99% top speed
44.5s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
53.4s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.1s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
8.7s
Calculated
10.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.0s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
436Nm/t292lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
701km436mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,506mm177in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,929mm76in
Height
1,296mm51in
1,252mm49in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,539mm61in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
375L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
68L
75L
CO2 emissions
227g/km
299g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.86,500-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus8,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.0 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.1 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.7 s
10.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
550 hp
410 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 has 10 hp more than AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
1,595 kg
3,516 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
318 km/h
198 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
317 km/h
197 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.83.1 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus3.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 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
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 3.2 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
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
701 km
436 mi
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
581 km
361 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW
3.1 s
318 km/h
198 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
550 hp
410 kW
3.5 s
317 km/h
197 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
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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

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
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
3.1 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

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
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
560 hp
418 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.1 s
3.5 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
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
Range score
701 km
436 mi
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
227 g/km
299 g/km
Trunk score
375 L
13.2 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 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
VehiclePorsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 275 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 72 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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