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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusvsAUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10

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 plus

550 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

AUDI R8 Spyder (42)

GT 5.2 FSI V10

560 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    319 km/h
    198 mph
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    350 hp/t
    261 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    100 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10

  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.5 L/100 km
    10.9 mpg US
    13.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    332 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    563 km
    350 mi
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusAUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
Power
550hp410kW
560hp418kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
To 99% top speed
57.9s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
56.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg 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
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
341hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
503km313mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,434mm175in
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
75L
80L
CO2 emissions
346g/km
332g/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 plusAUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus8,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusAUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
10.8 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
317 km/h
197 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
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
128 mph
207 km/h
128 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 plus
550 hp
410 kW
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
560 hp
418 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 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 AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10: 10 hp (7 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 plus
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
540 Nm
398 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 plus
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
1,640 kg
3,616 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 plus
319 km/h
198 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
317 km/h
197 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 has more power, AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 plus
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 0.7 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 plus
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
341 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 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 plus
503 km
313 mi
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
563 km
350 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 plus
550 hp
410 kW
3.8 s
319 km/h
198 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.8 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 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)GT 5.2 FSI V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 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 plus
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 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 plus
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
3.8 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
3.8 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 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 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
341 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusAUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
Power
550 hp
410 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.8 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
317 km/h
197 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 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
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Range score
503 km
313 mi
563 km
350 mi
CO2 score
346 g/km
332 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
341 hp/t
255 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusAUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km24.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi39.99 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,728 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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