The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (07 - 10) vs. Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (11 - 12)
€ 109,100
€ 178,600
€ 109,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 178,600
ⓘ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 Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
49.3
75
79.9
50.4
72.9
80.8
75 in
Width
72.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
49.3 in
Height
50.4 in
104.3
174.4
92.7
175.6
174.4 in
Length
175.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
92.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.23 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
42
Generation
997
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYH
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 8250 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
414 hp
493 hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
187 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
▶ REPLAY
8.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.42 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.71 lb/hp
6.42 lb/hp
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
17 mpg
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
336 mi
Range
302 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
336 mi
302 mi
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
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).
261.5 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
261.5 kWh
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
