Car comparison

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8vsAUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10

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)

GT 5.2 V10

560 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012

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
  • 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)GT 5.2 V10
Power
570hp425kW
560hp418kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight-
1,825kg4,023lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
320 km/h
199 mph
To 99% top speed
49.3s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
9.1s
Calculated
10.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
371hp/t277kW/t168hp/1000 lb
Calculated
367hp/t274kW/t167hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
729km453mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,497cc274cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,527mm178in
4,434mm175in
Width
1,937mm76in
1,930mm76in
Height
1,211mm48in
1,252mm49in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,672mm66in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
230L
100L
Max trunk volume-
190L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
86L
90L
CO2 emissions
275g/km
323g/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) GT 5.2 V10PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10: 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)GT 5.2 V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
10.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
34.1 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
320 km/h
199 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
212 km/h
131 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)GT 5.2 V10
560 hp
418 kW

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 has 10 hp more than AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10 and Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8: 10 hp (7 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)GT 5.2 V10
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)GT 5.2 V10
1,525 kg
3,362 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)GT 5.2 V10
320 km/h
199 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)GT 5.2 V103.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10: 0.2 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)GT 5.2 V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8 and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10: 2.1 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)GT 5.2 V10
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 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)GT 5.2 V10
647 km
402 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)GT 5.2 V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.6 s
320 km/h
199 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)GT 5.2 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
320 km/h
199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 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)GT 5.2 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
320 km/h
199 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 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)GT 5.2 V10
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
3.6 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)GT 5.2 V10
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari458 Spider4.5 V8AUDIR8 Coupe (42)GT 5.2 V10
Power
570 hp
425 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
320 km/h
199 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 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
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Range score
729 km
453 mi
647 km
402 mi
CO2 score
275 g/km
323 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
367 hp/t
274 kW/t
2.7 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
VehicleFerrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km24.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi39.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year3,649 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 458 Spider 4.5 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 48 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

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) GT 5.2 V10

  • Is 10 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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