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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10vsFerrari California 30 4.3 V8

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

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Ferrari California

30 4.3 V8

490 hp4297 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    299 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    595 km
    370 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
525hp391kW
490hp365kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
505Nm372lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
-
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
To 99% top speed
65.8s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 309 km/h / 192 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
305hp/t228kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
537km334mi
Calculated
595km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
4,297cc262cu in
Length
4,440mm175in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,929mm76in
1,909mm75in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
100L
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
78L
CO2 emissions
349g/km
299g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V87,750 rpm5,000 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
11.2 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 has 35 hp more than Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
505 Nm
372 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
313 km/h
194 mph
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
312 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V104.1 s
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V83.8 s

Although AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10 has more power, Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8 and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 1.8 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
537 km
334 mi
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
595 km
370 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
4.1 s
313 km/h
194 mph
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
490 hp
365 kW
3.8 s
312 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)Facelift 20125.2 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
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 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)Facelift 20125.2 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
490 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
312 km/h
194 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Ferrari California 30 4.3 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)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 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
FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10FerrariCalifornia30 4.3 V8
Power
525 hp
391 kW
490 hp
365 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
505 Nm
372 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.8 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
312 km/h
194 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
Range score
537 km
334 mi
595 km
370 mi
CO2 score
349 g/km
299 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ferrari California 30 4.3 V8

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 50 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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