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Nissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2010 3.8 V6vsAUDI 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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Nissan GT-R (R35) · Facelift 2010

3.8 V6

550 hp3799 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2012-2016
VS

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    632 Nm
    466 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    316 hp/t
    236 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    627 km
    390 mi
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
550hp410kW
525hp391kW
Torque
632Nm466lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
To 99% top speed
40.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
61.0s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
7.9s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.2s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
316hp/t236kW/t143hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t224kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km390mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,929mm76in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,244mm49in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,600mm63in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
105mm4in
-
Trunk volume
315L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
74L
80L
CO2 emissions-
310g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V66,400 rpm3,200-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.9 s
11.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.7 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.6 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.2 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
228 km/h
141 mph
202 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
550 hp
410 kW
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6 has 25 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 Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
632 Nm
466 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
1,740 kg
3,836 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
315 km/h
196 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V62.8 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V103.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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 Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 1.5 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
316 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
627 km
390 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
550 hp
410 kW
2.8 s
315 km/h
196 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6 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
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
2.8 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
NissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6
316 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanGT-R (R35)Facelift 20103.8 V6AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
550 hp
410 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
632 Nm
466 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
3.8 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 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
627 km
390 mi
602 km
374 mi
CO2 score
-
310 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
316 hp/t
236 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
301 hp/t
224 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
VehicleNissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan GT-R (R35) Facelift 2010 3.8 V6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 102 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 215 L more trunk volume

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

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