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Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8vsAUDI 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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Ferrari 458 Spider

4.5 V8

570 hp4497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2015
VS

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10 plus

550 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    570 hp
    425 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    371 hp/t
    277 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    275 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    729 km
    453 mi
  • Largest trunk
    230 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
570hp425kW
550hp410kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight-
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
319 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
371hp/t277kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
503km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,497cc274cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,527mm178in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,937mm76in
1,929mm76in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,252mm49in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,672mm66in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
230L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
86L
75L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
346g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusPowerTorque
  • Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8: 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
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V89,000 rpm6,000 rpm9,250 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
MetricFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
10.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.9 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
319 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
207 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
570 hp
425 kW
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
550 hp
410 kW

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 has 20 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 Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
540 Nm
398 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
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
319 km/h
198 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V83.4 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus3.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 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
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 3.1 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
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
350 hp/t
261 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
729 km
453 mi
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
503 km
313 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
570 hp
425 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
550 hp
410 kW
3.8 s
319 km/h
198 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
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 in
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

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
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
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

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 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
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
3.4 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

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
Ferrari458 Spider4.5 V8
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
570 hp
425 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
319 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,211 mm
47.7 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
729 km
453 mi
503 km
313 mi
CO2 score
275 g/km
346 g/km
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
371 hp/t
277 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
350 hp/t
261 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
VehicleFerrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 225 km (140 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 71 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

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