The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 209,000
€ 133,800
€ 209,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus is 0.6 inches shorter and 1.4 inches wider.
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
R8 Spyder V8
49
76.4
80.2
49
75
79.9
76.4 in
Width
75 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49 in
Height
49 in
104.3
174.3
104.3
174.8
174.3 in
Length
174.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
R8 Spyder V8
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %
General
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
R8 Spyder V8
4S
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
R8 Spyder V8
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CSPA, DKAA
Engine Code
DKAC
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
602 hp
424 hp
R8 Spyder V8
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
413 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder V8
Performance
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
R8 Spyder V8
204 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
R8 Spyder V8
▶ REPLAY
6.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
6.48 lb/hp
9.15 lb/hp
R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
19 mpg
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
17 mpg
19 mpg
R8 Spyder V8
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
365 mi
Range
395 mi
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
365 mi
395 mi
R8 Spyder V8
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
238.7 kWh
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
257.7 kWh
238.7 kWh
R8 Spyder V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
R8 Spyder V8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
584 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
