The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)

€ 123,200
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 128,900
 Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15) R8 Spyder V8
€ 123,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,900

ⓘ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 width and height, but the R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI is 0.4 inches shorter.
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
75
79.9
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
75
79.9
75 in
Width
75 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49 in
Height
49 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
174.4 in
Length
174.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)

General

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
42
Generation
42
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CNDA
Engine Code
DKAC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
424 hp
R8 Spyder V8
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder V8

Performance

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
186 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder V8

▶ REPLAY
9.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.02 lb/hp
9.02 lb/hp
R8 Spyder V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
16 mpg
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
16 mpg
16 mpg
R8 Spyder V8
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
345 mi
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
345 mi
345 mi
R8 Spyder V8
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).
272.8 kWh
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
272.8 kWh
272.8 kWh
R8 Spyder V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
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