Car comparison

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10vsAUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI

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

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AUDI R8 Spyder (42)

GT 5.2 FSI V10

560 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012
VS

AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) · Facelift 2013

4.2 FSI

450 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    317 km/h
    197 mph
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    341 hp/t
    255 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100

AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    249 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    570 km
    354 mi
  • Largest trunk
    320 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
Power
560hp418kW
450hp336kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.9s99% target: 314 km/h / 195 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
10.8s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
341hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
563km350mi
Calculated
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,204cc318cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,434mm175in
4,649mm183in
Width
1,904mm75in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,380mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,638mm64in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
100L
320L
Max trunk volume-
750L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
61L
CO2 emissions
332g/km
249g/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 V10AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
  • AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,700 rpm
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI8,250 rpm4,000-6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.8 s
17.5 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
128 mph
176 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
560 hp
418 kW
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 has 110 hp more than AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
1,920 kg
4,233 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)GT 5.2 FSI V10
317 km/h
197 mph
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)GT 5.2 FSI V103.8 s
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10 and AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI: 1.1 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)GT 5.2 FSI V10
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI and AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10: 3.5 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
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
341 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
563 km
350 mi
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
570 km
354 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.8 s
317 km/h
197 mph
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
450 hp
336 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)GT 5.2 FSI V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 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
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 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)GT 5.2 FSI V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
4.9 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)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
AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIR8 Spyder (42)GT 5.2 FSI V10AUDIRS5 Cabriolet (8T)Facelift 20134.2 FSI
Power
560 hp
418 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
317 km/h
197 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,649 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,380 mm
54.3 in
Range score
563 km
350 mi
570 km
354 mi
CO2 score
332 g/km
249 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
341 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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) GT 5.2 FSI V10AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI
Consumption14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.85 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.99 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,728 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI R8 Spyder (42) GT 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 57 km/h (35 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 107 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI RS5 Cabriolet (8T) Facelift 2013 4.2 FSI

  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 83 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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