Car comparison

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

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 (8S)

2.5 TFSI

400 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    278 hp/t
    207 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    192 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    655 km
    407 mi
  • Largest trunk
    305 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)2.5 TFSI
Power
430hp321kW
400hp298kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
1,840kg4,057lb
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
45.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
278hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km395mi
Calculated
655km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,191mm165in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,344mm53in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,543mm61in
Trunk volume
100L
305L
Max trunk volume-
712L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
55L
CO2 emissions
294g/km
192g/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) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) 2.5 TFSI: 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI5,850-7,000 rpm1,700-5,850 rpm7,250 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
12.3 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
196 km/h
121 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 has 30 hp more than AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)2.5 TFSI
480 Nm
354 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
1,440 kg
3,175 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)2.5 TFSI3.7 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 0.8 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) 2.5 TFSI and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: 4.2 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
278 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
655 km
407 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
400 hp
298 kW
3.7 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
AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,344 mm
52.9 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)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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) 2.5 TFSI 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
3.7 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 (8S)2.5 TFSI
278 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8AUDITT RS Coupe (8S)2.5 TFSI
Power
430 hp
321 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
3.7 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
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,191 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,344 mm
52.9 in
Range score
635 km
395 mi
655 km
407 mi
CO2 score
294 g/km
192 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
278 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 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 (8S) 2.5 TFSI
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 35 km/h (22 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

AUDI TT RS Coupe (8S) 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 102 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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