Car comparison

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8vsPorsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991)

Carrera S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    266 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    207 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
Power
430hp321kW
400hp298kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
299 km/h
186 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
60.4s99% target: 296 km/h / 184 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg 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
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,431mm174in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,292mm51in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
100L
290L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
64L
CO2 emissions
315g/km
207g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8: 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
12.8 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
299 km/h
186 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
195 km/h
121 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8: 30 hp (22 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
1,505 kg
3,318 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
299 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 V84.5 s
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.84.3 s

Although AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8 has more power, Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8: 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8: 4.6 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
719 km
447 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.3 s
299 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 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 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 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.3 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
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)4.2 FSI V8Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.3 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
299 km/h
186 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
719 km
447 mi
CO2 score
315 g/km
207 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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 V8Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 190 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 108 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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