The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 129,100
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 213,000
 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..) R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 213,000

ⓘ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 length, but the R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI is 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller.
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
48.9
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
76.4
80.2
75 in
Width
76.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
49 in
Height
48.9 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
104.3
174.4
174.4 in
Length
174.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.69 %
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
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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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CNDA
Engine Code
DMWA
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
612 hp
at 8000 rpm
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
612 hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 6600 rpm
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance

Performance

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

220 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

144 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance

▶ REPLAY
9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.38 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.05 lb/hp
6.38 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
18 mpg
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
368 mi
Range
374 mi
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
368 mi
374 mi
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Environmental Impact
255.7 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).
252 kWh
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
255.7 kWh
252 kWh
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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