The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus quattro S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 133,800

€ 209,000

€ 133,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 209,000
ⓘ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 plus
49
75
79.9
49
76.4
80.2
75 in
Width
76.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
49 in
Height
49 in
104.3
174.8
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 plus
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %

General
R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
42
Generation
4S
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 V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DKAC
Engine Code
CSPA, DKAA
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
602 hp
at 8250 rpm
R8 Spyder V8
424 hp
602 hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
R8 Spyder V8
317 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Performance
R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
186 mph
Maximum Speed
204 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

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

R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
▶ REPLAY
9.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 lb/hp
R8 Spyder V8
9.15 lb/hp
6.48 lb/hp
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
R8 Spyder V8
19 mpg
17 mpg
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
365 mi
R8 Spyder V8
395 mi
365 mi
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
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).
257.7 kWh
R8 Spyder V8
238.7 kWh
257.7 kWh
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
497 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
R8 Spyder V8
R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI V10 plus
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
584 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data