The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé PDK (11 - 15) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
€ 93,900
€ 117,000
€ 93,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé is 2.4 inches longer, 3.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
51.3
71.2
77.9
49.3
75
79.9
71.2 in
Width
75 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
51.3 in
Height
49.3 in
96.5
176.8
104.3
174.4
176.8 in
Length
174.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.07 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
991
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
345 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
288 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
178 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
9.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
9.43 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
29 mpg
18 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
485 mi
Range
350 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
485 mi
350 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
252 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
155.3 kWh
252 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
750 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
