The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)

€ 128,900
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15) R8 Spyder V8
€ 157,000
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18) R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
€ 128,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 157,000

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 V8 is 0.6 inches longer and 1.4 inches narrower.
R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
75
79.9
49
Blueprint Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)
76.4
80.2
75 in
Width
76.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 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 V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)
104.3
174.3
174.8 in
Length
174.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.14 %
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 RWS S tronic (18 - 18)

General

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
42
Generation
4S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
DKAC
Engine Code
DKAB
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
533 hp
at 7800 rpm
R8 Spyder V8
424 hp
533 hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
R8 Spyder V8
317 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

Performance

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
186 mph
Maximum Speed
198 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder V8

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

 REPLAY
9.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.26 lb/hp
R8 Spyder V8
9.02 lb/hp
7.26 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10

Fuel Economy / Emissions

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
19 mpg
R8 Spyder V8
16 mpg
19 mpg
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
11 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
345 mi
Range
395 mi
R8 Spyder V8
345 mi
395 mi
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
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).
238.7 kWh
R8 Spyder V8
272.8 kWh
238.7 kWh
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data