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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10vsAUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42)

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2010-2012
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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 Cabriolet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    313 km/h
    194 mph
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    305 hp/t
    228 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.2 L/100 km
    10.6 mpg US
    12.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    349 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    537 km
    334 mi
  • Largest trunk
    100 L
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10CabrioletAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
Power
525hp391kW
525hp391kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
12.1s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
537km334mi
Calculated
537km334mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,434mm175in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,929mm76in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,244mm49in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
100L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
349g/km
349g/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) 5.2 FSI V10 CabrioletAUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 CoupePowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 Cabriolet: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 Coupe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet8,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe8,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10CabrioletAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
12.2 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
525 hp
391 kW
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
525 hp
391 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
1,720 kg
3,792 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)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
313 km/h
194 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
313 km/h
194 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)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet4.1 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe4.1 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)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

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)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
537 km
334 mi
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
537 km
334 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
525 hp
391 kW
4.1 s
313 km/h
194 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
525 hp
391 kW
4.1 s
313 km/h
194 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)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 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

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)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 Cabriolet 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)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.1 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)5.2 FSI V10Cabriolet
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10CabrioletAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Coupe
Power
525 hp
391 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,434 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
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
Range score
537 km
334 mi
537 km
334 mi
CO2 score
349 g/km
349 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 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) 5.2 FSI V10 CabrioletAUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 Coupe
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 Cabriolet

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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