The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 163,800
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12) R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 133,800
 Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) R8 Spyder V8
€ 163,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 133,800

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter.
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
75
79.9
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V8 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 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
104.3
174.6
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
174.6 in
Length
174.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.22 %
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

R8 Spyder 5.2 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
DKAC
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 V8
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 V8

Performance

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
194 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder V8

▶ REPLAY
7.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
7.66 lb/hp
9.15 lb/hp
R8 Spyder V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
17 mpg
19 mpg
R8 Spyder V8
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
395 mi
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
358 mi
395 mi
R8 Spyder V8
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).
238.7 kWh
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
263.3 kWh
238.7 kWh
R8 Spyder V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

R8 Spyder 5.2 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