Car comparison

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8vsAUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) · Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus

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 TT RS Coupe (8J) · Facelift 2010

2.5 TFSI plus

360 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    209 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
Power
430hp321kW
360hp268kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
465Nm343lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
248hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km395mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,198mm165in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,342mm53in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
100L
290L
Max trunk volume-
700L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
60L
CO2 emissions
294g/km
209g/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 TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plusPowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus: 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus5,500-6,700 rpm1,650-5,400 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
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
14.1 s
13.8 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
280 km/h
174 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
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
189 km/h
118 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
360 hp
268 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 has 70 hp more than AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 70 hp (52 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
465 Nm
343 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
1,450 kg
3,197 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
280 km/h
174 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus4.3 s

Although AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 has more power, AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 3.6 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
667 km
414 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
360 hp
268 kW
4.3 s
280 km/h
174 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,342 mm
52.8 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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)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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDITT RS Coupe (8J)Facelift 20102.5 TFSI plus
Power
430 hp
321 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.3 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,198 mm
165.3 in
Height
1,342 mm
52.8 in
Range score
635 km
395 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
294 g/km
209 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
248 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 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 TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8J) Facelift 2010 2.5 TFSI plus

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 190 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 85 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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