Car comparison

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

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 S5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    718 km
    446 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
430hp321kW
333hp248kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
80.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
718km446mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,431mm174in
4,640mm183in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
100L
320L
Max trunk volume-
380L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
61L
CO2 emissions
315g/km
199g/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 V8AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V87,900 rpm4,500-6,000 rpm8,250 rpm
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65,500-6,500 rpm2,900-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
20.4 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 has 97 hp more than AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8: 97 hp (72 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 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 V8
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,955 kg
4,310 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 V8
300 km/h
186 mph
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 V84.5 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.9 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 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8: 5.0 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 V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 V8
593 km
368 mi
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
718 km
446 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 mph
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 V8
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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
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
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.4 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 V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8AUDIS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.4 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,640 mm
182.7 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
718 km
446 mi
CO2 score
315 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 V8AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 97 hp more
  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 88 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI S5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 125 km (78 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 116 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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