The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15) vs. Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12)
€ 768,000

€ 129,100

€ 768,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100
ⓘ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 918 Spyder is 8.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI.
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
45.9
76.4
84.3
49
75
79.9
76.4 in
Width
75 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
45.9 in
Height
49 in
107.5
182.9
104.3
174.4
182.9 in
Length
174.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3836 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.57 %

General
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
918
Generation
42
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
8-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
875 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Porsche 918 Spyder
875 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
944 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Porsche 918 Spyder
944 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Performance
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
214 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
2.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 918 Spyder
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
4.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
4.41 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Porsche 918 Spyder
76 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
No data
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1403 mi
Range
368 mi
Porsche 918 Spyder
1403 mi
368 mi
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
58.7 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).
255.7 kWh
Porsche 918 Spyder
58.7 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
507 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
331 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
3.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data