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Lexus LFA 4.8 V10vsAUDI 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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Lexus LFA

4.8 V10

560 hp4805 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2012
VS

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10 plus

550 hp5204 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 plus

  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    346 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    503 km
    313 mi
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    352 hp/t
    263 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.4 L/100 km
    11.0 mpg US
    13.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLFA4.8 V10AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
560hp418kW
550hp410kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
319 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
55.7s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
372km231mi
Calculated
503km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,805cc293cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,505mm177in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,929mm76in
Height
1,265mm50in
1,252mm49in
Wheelbase
2,605mm103in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
75L
CO2 emissions
379g/km
346g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusPowerTorque
  • Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 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
LexusLFA4.8 V108,700 rpm7,000 rpm9,000 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
MetricLexusLFA4.8 V10AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
10.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.4 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 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
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
207 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
550 hp
410 kW

Lexus LFA 4.8 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 Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
480 Nm
354 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
1,590 kg
3,505 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 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
LexusLFA4.8 V103.7 s
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus3.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 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 AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 4.7 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
372 km
231 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
3.7 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 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
VehicleLexusLFA4.8 V10AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
Power
560 hp
418 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
319 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 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
372 km
231 mi
503 km
313 mi
CO2 score
379 g/km
346 g/km
Trunk score
-
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 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
VehicleLexus LFA 4.8 V10AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Consumption19.6 L/100 km12 mpg US14.4 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km34.30 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi55.20 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,940 L777 US gal647 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,145 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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