Car comparison

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8vsMaserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 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

Maserati GranCabrio I

Sport 4.7 V8

450 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.1 L/100 km
    11.7 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    315 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    593 km
    368 mi
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
Power
430hp321kW
450hp336kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
-
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
517km321mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,691cc286cu in
Length
4,431mm174in
4,881mm192in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,353mm53in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,942mm116in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
100L
173L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
75L
CO2 emissions
315g/km
337g/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 V8Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8: 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V87,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
17.2 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
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
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
177 km/h
110 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW

Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8 has 20 hp more than AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 and Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8: 20 hp (15 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
510 Nm
376 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
1,980 kg
4,365 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
285 km/h
177 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V85.2 s

Although Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8 has more power, AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 and Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8: 0.7 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 and Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8: 1.0 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
517 km
321 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW
5.2 s
285 km/h
177 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
5.2 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
MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8MaseratiGranCabrio ISport 4.7 V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.2 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 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
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
517 km
321 mi
CO2 score
315 g/km
337 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 V8Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati GranCabrio I Sport 4.7 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 73 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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