Car comparison

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VvsAUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10

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

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Ferrari F430 Spider

4.3 i V8 32V

490 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2009
VS

AUDI R8 Spyder (42)

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    322 hp/t
    240 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
490hp365kW
525hp391kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
313 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
26.9L/100 km8.7mpg US10.5mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
322hp/t240kW/t146hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
537km334mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,512mm178in
4,434mm175in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,234mm49in
1,244mm49in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
250L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
95L
80L
CO2 emissions-
349g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VAUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V8,500 rpm5,250 rpm8,750 rpm
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
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
11.5 s
12.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
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
11.8 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
199 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 has 35 hp more than Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
313 km/h
194 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 has more power, Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
322 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
490 hp
365 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 in
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
Power
490 hp
365 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,512 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,234 mm
48.6 in
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
Range score
-
537 km
334 mi
CO2 score
-
349 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
322 hp/t
240 kW/t
3.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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