The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (08 - 10) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
€ 211,300

€ 129,100

€ 211,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is 2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI.
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
51.5
74.6
82.4
49
75
79.9
74.6 in
Width
75 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.5 in
Height
49 in
104.1
172.5
104.3
174.4
172.5 in
Length
174.4 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.57 %

General
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Typ 920
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AR 8C
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
444 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
354 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
354 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
181 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
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8.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
8.69 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
15 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
346 mi
Range
368 mi
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
346 mi
368 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
299.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
255.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
299.3 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
607 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 8C Spider
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
231 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft



No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data