The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (07 - 10) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 109,100

€ 159,200

€ 109,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 159,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI is 0.4 inches shorter and an inch narrower.
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé V10
49.3
75
79.9
49.3
76
79.9
75 in
Width
76 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49.3 in
Height
49.3 in
104.3
174.4
104.3
174.8
174.4 in
Length
174.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé V10
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.93 %

General
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé V10
42
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé V10
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BYH
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
414 hp
518 hp
R8 Coupé V10
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
R8 Coupé V10
Performance
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé V10
187 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Coupé V10
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8.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.32 lb/hp
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.71 lb/hp
7.32 lb/hp
R8 Coupé V10
Fuel Economy / Emissions
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé V10
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
18 mpg
R8 Coupé V10
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
336 mi
Range
427 mi
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
336 mi
427 mi
R8 Coupé V10
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
248.2 kWh
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
248.2 kWh
R8 Coupé V10
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
491 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
R8 Coupé V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data