The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (11 - 12) vs. Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06)
€ 207,800

€ 92,400

€ 207,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI is 5.2 inches longer, 3.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8.
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
49
75
79.9
51.4
71.7
79.6
75 in
Width
71.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
49 in
Height
51.4 in
104.3
174.6
96.1
169.4
174.6 in
Length
169.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
96.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.53 %

General
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
42
Generation
AM138AD
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CMPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
552 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
552 hp
385 hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
398 lb‑ft
333 lb‑ft
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Performance
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
197 mph
Maximum Speed
176 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
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6.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 lb/hp
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
6.85 lb/hp
9.28 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
13 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
11 mpg
city
8 mpg
No data
highway
18 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.2 gal
350 mi
Range
294 mi
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
350 mi
294 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Environmental Impact
269.1 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).
352.4 kWh
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
269.1 kWh
352.4 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 GT Spyder 5.2 FSI
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data