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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10vsJaguar XK Convertible (X150) · Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8

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
VS

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) · Facelift 2011

R-S 5.0 V8

550 hp5000 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCabriolet / convertible2011-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8

  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    306 hp/t
    228 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.9 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    574 km
    357 mi
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Power
525hp391kW
550hp410kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.1s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
306hp/t228kW/t139hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
378Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
537km334mi
Calculated
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
4,434mm175in
4,804mm189in
Width
1,904mm75in
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Height
1,244mm49in
1,319mm52in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,752mm108in
Front track
1,638mm64in
-
Rear track
1,595mm63in
-
Ground clearance-
100mm4in
Trunk volume
100L
200L
Max trunk volume-
313L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
71L
CO2 emissions
349g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
12.8 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8 has 25 hp more than AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
680 Nm
502 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 V10
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
1,800 kg
3,968 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 V10
313 km/h
194 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8 has more power, AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 and Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 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)5.2 FSI V10
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10: 2.6 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)5.2 FSI V10
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
4.1 s
313 km/h
194 mph
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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 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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,319 mm
51.9 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)5.2 FSI V10
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
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 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)5.2 FSI V10
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.4 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 V10
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10JaguarXK Convertible (X150)Facelift 2011R-S 5.0 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.4 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,804 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,319 mm
51.9 in
Range score
537 km
334 mi
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
349 g/km
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Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
306 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 V10Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XK Convertible (X150) Facelift 2011 R-S 5.0 V8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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