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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8vsMaserati GranTurismo 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) · Facelift 2012

4.2 FSI V8

430 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Maserati GranTurismo I

Sport 4.7 V8

460 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Lightest
    1,685 kg
    3,715 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    294 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    635 km
    395 mi
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
Power
430hp321kW
460hp343kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
1,985kg4,376lb
-
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
635km395mi
Calculated
601km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
4,691cc286cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
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
Trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
86L
CO2 emissions
294g/km
331g/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 V8Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 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
MaseratiGranTurismo 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)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
15.1 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
184 km/h
115 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
460 hp
343 kW

Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8 has 30 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 Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
520 Nm
384 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
298 km/h
185 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V84.8 s

Although Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8 has more power, AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8: 0.3 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8 and Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8: 1.7 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
601 km
374 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
460 hp
343 kW
4.8 s
298 km/h
185 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
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)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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK
4.8 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
MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20124.2 FSI V8MaseratiGranTurismo ISport 4.7 V8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.8 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
14.3 L/100 km
16.4 mpg US
19.8 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-
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Range score
635 km
395 mi
601 km
374 mi
CO2 score
294 g/km
331 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
245 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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 V8Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8
Consumption12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK14.3 L/100 km16.4 mpg US19.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.05 LC100 km25.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.49 LC100 mi40.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal2,145 L567 US gal472 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,308 LC/year3,754 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 4.2 FSI V8

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 37 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

Maserati GranTurismo I Sport 4.7 V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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