AUDI R8 Spyder (42)
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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 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.
New comparisonAUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012
5.2 FSI V10
Comparison overview
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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.8 s
- Fastest top speed317 km/h197 mph
- Most powerful560 hp418 kW
- Highest torque540 Nm398 lb-ft
- Lightest1,640 kg3,616 lb
- Best power-to-weight341 hp/t255 kW/t2.9 kg/hp
- Largest trunk100 L
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score87/100
AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10
- Lowest combined fuel consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption20.5 L/100 km11.5 mpg US13.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions310 g/km
- Best estimated range602 km374 mi
- Best economy score71/100
- Best practicality score30/100
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 560hp418kW | 525hp391kW |
| Torque | 540Nm398lb-ft | 530Nm391lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,640kg3,616lb | 1,745kg3,847lb |
| Gross weight | 1,940kg4,277lb | 2,045kg4,508lb |
| Top speed | 317 km/h 197 mph | 311 km/h 193 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 56.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph Calculated | 61.0s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s | 3.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.8s Calculated | 11.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s Calculated | 3.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK | 13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK | 20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.5s Calculated | 11.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 341hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb Calculated | 301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton Calculated | 304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 563km350mi Calculated | 602km374mi 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 | 332g/km | 310g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
- AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 8,000 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 8,700 rpm |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 8,000 rpm | 6,500 rpm | 8,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.6 s | 3.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.8 s | 3.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.8 s | 11.4 s |
| Top speed | 317 km/h 197 mph | 311 km/h 193 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.6 s | 7.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 9.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.5 s | 11.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 207 km/h 128 mph | 202 km/h 126 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 560 hp 418 kW |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 525 hp 391 kW |
AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 has 35 hp more than AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10: 35 hp (26 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 1,745 kg 3,847 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 317 km/h 197 mph |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 311 km/h 193 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 3.8 s |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 3.8 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10: 0.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 341 hp/t 255 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 301 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 563 km 350 mi |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 602 km 374 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 560 hp 418 kW | 3.8 s | 317 km/h 197 mph |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 525 hp 391 kW | 3.8 s | 311 km/h 193 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 |
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| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 |
| 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 |
| 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK | 3.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | 341 hp/t 255 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK |
| AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | 301 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10 | AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 560 hp 418 kW | 525 hp 391 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | 530 Nm 391 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.8 s | 3.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 317 km/h 197 mph | 311 km/h 193 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb | 1,745 kg 3,847 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK | 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 563 km 350 mi | 602 km 374 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 332 g/km | 310 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 100 L 3.5 cu ft | 100 L 3.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 341 hp/t 255 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 301 hp/t 224 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 | AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 |
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| Consumption | 14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK | 13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.85 LC100 km | 23.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 39.99 LC100 mi | 37.46 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal | 1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,728 LC/year | 3,491 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10
- Has 35 hp more
- Has 10 Nm more
- Is 105 kg lighter
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10
- Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 22 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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