The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 129,100
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 170,500
 Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) R8 Spyder V10
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 170,500

ⓘ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 V10
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
75
79.9
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (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 R-tronic (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (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 V10
3836 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.39 %
Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

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

Engine

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V10
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CNDA
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
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
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
518 hp
R8 Spyder V10
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder V10

Performance

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V10
186 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder V10

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V10
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
18 mpg
R8 Spyder V10
12 mpg
city
11 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 V10
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 V10
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V10
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