The Comparative Analysis :
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 (02 - 06) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
€ 92,400
€ 163,800
€ 92,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 163,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8 is 5.2 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI.
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
51.4
71.7
79.6
49
75
79.9
71.7 in
Width
75 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.4 in
Height
49 in
96.1
169.4
104.3
174.6
169.4 in
Length
174.6 in
96.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10 %
General
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
AM138AD
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
385 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
385 hp
518 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
333 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
333 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Performance
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
176 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.66 lb/hp
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
9.28 lb/hp
7.66 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
13 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
13 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
8 mpg
city
11 mpg
18 mpg
highway
No data
23.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
294 mi
Range
358 mi
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
294 mi
358 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
352.4 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).
263.3 kWh
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
352.4 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
700 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Maserati Spyder 4.2 V8
Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
794 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
