The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
€ 133,800

€ 123,200

€ 133,800
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 V8 is 0.4 inches longer.
R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
49
75
79.9
49
75
79.9
75 in
Width
75 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
49 in
Height
49 in
104.3
174.8
104.3
174.4
174.8 in
Length
174.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.42 %

General
R8 Spyder V8
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 V8
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DKAC
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
R8 Spyder V8
424 hp
424 hp
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
R8 Spyder V8
317 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Performance
R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
186 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
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9.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 lb/hp
R8 Spyder V8
9.15 lb/hp
9.02 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
R8 Spyder V8
19 mpg
16 mpg
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
345 mi
R8 Spyder V8
395 mi
345 mi
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
272.8 kWh
R8 Spyder V8
238.7 kWh
272.8 kWh
R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
R8 Spyder V8
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