The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 128,900
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15) R8 Spyder V8
€ 156,400
 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12) R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
€ 128,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 156,400

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

Vehicle Weight

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12)

General

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
DKAC
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
R8 Spyder V8
424 hp
518 hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
R8 Spyder V8
317 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

Performance

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

220 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder V8

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
9.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.64 lb/hp
R8 Spyder V8
9.02 lb/hp
7.64 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
16 mpg
R8 Spyder V8
16 mpg
16 mpg
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
11 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
334 mi
R8 Spyder V8
345 mi
334 mi
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
282.3 kWh
R8 Spyder V8
272.8 kWh
282.3 kWh
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
573 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 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