The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
€ 163,800

€ 129,100

€ 163,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100
ⓘ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 5.2 FSI is 0.1 inches longer.
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
49
75
79.9
49
75
79.9
75 in
Width
75 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49 in
Height
49 in
104.3
174.6
104.3
174.4
174.6 in
Length
174.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.33 %

General
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
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
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
518 hp
424 hp
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Performance
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
194 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
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7.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
7.66 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
17 mpg
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
358 mi
Range
368 mi
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
358 mi
368 mi
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
255.7 kWh
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
255.7 kWh
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
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