The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 123,200
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 209,000
 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
€ 123,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 209,000

ⓘ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 Spyder 4.2 FSI is 0.2 inches longer and 1.4 inches narrower.
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
75
79.9
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
76.4
80.2
75 in
Width
76.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
49 in
Height
49 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
104.3
174.3
174.4 in
Length
174.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.97 %
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)

General

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
42
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CNDA
Engine Code
CSPA, DKAA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
602 hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus

Performance

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
186 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

151 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus

▶ REPLAY
9.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.02 lb/hp
6.48 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus

Fuel Economy / Emissions

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
16 mpg
17 mpg
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
365 mi
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
345 mi
365 mi
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
257.7 kWh
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
272.8 kWh
257.7 kWh
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data