The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. Porsche Carrera GT (03 - 06)
€ 129,100
€ 452,400
€ 129,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 452,400
ⓘ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 Spyder 4.2 FSI is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Porsche Carrera GT.
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Porsche Carrera GT
49
75
79.9
45.9
75.6
83.5
75 in
Width
75.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
49 in
Height
45.9 in
104.3
174.4
107.5
181.6
174.4 in
Length
181.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Porsche Carrera GT
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3605 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.37 %
General
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Porsche Carrera GT
42
Generation
980
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 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Porsche Carrera GT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CNDA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.7 L / 279 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
604 hp
at 8000 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
424 hp
604 hp
Porsche Carrera GT
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
435 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
435 lb‑ft
Porsche Carrera GT
Performance
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Porsche Carrera GT
186 mph
Maximum Speed
205 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Carrera GT
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.31 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
9.05 lb/hp
5.31 lb/hp
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Porsche Carrera GT
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
13 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
13 mpg
Porsche Carrera GT
12 mpg
city
8 mpg
No data
highway
20 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.3 gal
368 mi
Range
321 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
368 mi
321 mi
Porsche Carrera GT
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).
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).
337.2 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
255.7 kWh
337.2 kWh
Porsche Carrera GT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
690 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Porsche Carrera GT
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
397 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
