The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 170,500
Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) R8 Spyder V10
€ 123,200
 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
€ 170,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,200

ⓘ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 V10 is 0.4 inches longer.
R8 Spyder V10
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
75
79.9
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
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 V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
104.3
174.8
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
174.8 in
Length
174.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

R8 Spyder V10
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi R8 Spyder V10 quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.66 %
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)

General

R8 Spyder V10
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

R8 Spyder V10
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 V10
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 V10
391 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

Performance

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

174 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder V10

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

R8 Spyder V10
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
R8 Spyder V10
18 mpg
16 mpg
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
374 mi
Range
345 mi
R8 Spyder V10
374 mi
345 mi
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
252 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).
272.8 kWh
R8 Spyder V10
252 kWh
272.8 kWh
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

R8 Spyder V10
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