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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) · 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) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

430 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    246 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430hp321kW
450hp336kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km395mi
Calculated
581km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,649mm183in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,366mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
100L
455L
Max trunk volume-
829L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
61L
CO2 emissions
294g/km
246g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V87,900 rpm4,500-6,000 rpm8,150 rpm
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V88,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
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
14.1 s
15.4 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
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
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 has 20 hp more than AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
1,715 kg
3,781 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
300 km/h
186 mph
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.5 s
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V84.5 s

Although AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 has more power, AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
262 hp/t
196 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
635 km
395 mi
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
581 km
361 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 hp
321 kW
4.5 s
300 km/h
186 mph
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
450 hp
336 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)Facelift 20124.2 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
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
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
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
4.5 s
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDIRS5 Coupe (8T)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
450 hp
336 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,366 mm
53.8 in
Range score
635 km
395 mi
581 km
361 mi
CO2 score
294 g/km
246 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
262 hp/t
196 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) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

AUDI RS5 Coupe (8T) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 355 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 48 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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