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.

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AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10 plus

550 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Nissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2010

3.8 V6

550 hp3799 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Highest torque
    632 Nm
    466 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    627 km
    390 mi
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusNissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
Power
550hp410kW
550hp410kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
632Nm466lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
57.9s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
40.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
2.8s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
350hp/t261kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
316hp/t236kW/t143hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
503km313mi
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
346g/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 plusNissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plus: Power / Torque
  • Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6: 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V66,400 rpm3,200-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusNissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
2.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
10.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
128 mph
228 km/h
141 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
550 hp
410 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
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
1,570 kg
3,461 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
319 km/h
198 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus3.8 s
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V62.8 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: 1.0 s.

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
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: 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
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
350 hp/t
261 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plus
503 km
313 mi
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
627 km
390 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
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.

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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
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.

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
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.

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
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 plusNissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
Power
550 hp
410 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
632 Nm
466 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
2.8 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
503 km
313 mi
627 km
390 mi
CO2 score
346 g/km
-
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
350 hp/t
261 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

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
VehicleAUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 plusNissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 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 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 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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