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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42)

4.2 FSI V8

430 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012
VS

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

430 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 6-speed

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    100 L
  • Best performance score
    78/100

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 7-speed

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.6 L/100 km
    12.0 mpg US
    14.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    294 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    635 km
    395 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speedAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
Power
430hp321kW
430hp321kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
635km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,431mm174in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,244mm49in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
100L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
315g/km
294g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 6-speedAUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 7-speedPowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 6-speed: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 7-speed: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed7,900 rpm4,500-6,000 rpm8,250 rpm
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed7,900 rpm4,500-6,000 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speedAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
14.1 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
430 hp
321 kW
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
430 hp
321 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
1,685 kg
3,715 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 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
300 km/h
186 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
300 km/h
186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed4.5 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed4.5 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 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 7-speed and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 6-speed: 0.9 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 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
593 km
368 mi
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
635 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
430 hp
321 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
430 hp
321 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 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 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 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 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 7-speed 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 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
4.5 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 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speed
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V86-speedAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87-speed
Power
430 hp
321 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,431 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
635 km
395 mi
CO2 score
315 g/km
294 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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
VehicleAUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 6-speedAUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 7-speed
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 6-speed

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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