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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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally 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 Automatic

  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    21.5 L/100 km
    10.9 mpg US
    13.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    332 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    563 km
    350 mi
  • Largest trunk
    100 L
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10AutomaticAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
Power
525hp391kW
525hp391kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% 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
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
563km350mi
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
332g/km
349g/km

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 V10 AutomaticAUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 ManualPowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 Automatic: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 Manual: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)5.2 FSI V10Automatic8,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual8,000 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 V10AutomaticAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 V10Automatic
525 hp
391 kW
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 V10Automatic
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 V10Automatic
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 V10Automatic
313 km/h
194 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 V10Automatic4.1 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual4.1 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 V10Automatic
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 Automatic and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 Manual: 0.7 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 V10Automatic
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 V10Automatic
563 km
350 mi
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 V10Automatic
525 hp
391 kW
4.1 s
313 km/h
194 mph
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 V10Automatic
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 V10Manual
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 V10Automatic
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 Automatic 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 V10Automatic
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
4.1 s
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 V10Automatic
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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 V10AutomaticAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10Manual
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
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 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
563 km
350 mi
537 km
334 mi
CO2 score
332 g/km
349 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
227 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 AutomaticAUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 Manual
Consumption14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.85 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.99 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,728 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) 5.2 FSI V10 Automatic

  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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