The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 918 Spyder PDK (13 - 15) vs. Audi R8 Spyder V8 quattro (12 - 15)
€ 768,000
€ 128,900
€ 768,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,900
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Audi R8 Spyder V8.
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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
174.8
182.9 in
Length
174.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder V8
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %
General
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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 manual transmission
Engine
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder V8
8-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
DKAC
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 V8
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 V8
Performance
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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 V8
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4.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 lb/hp
Porsche 918 Spyder
4.41 lb/hp
9.02 lb/hp
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Porsche 918 Spyder
76 mpg
16 mpg
Audi R8 Spyder V8
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1403 mi
Range
345 mi
Porsche 918 Spyder
1403 mi
345 mi
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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).
272.8 kWh
Porsche 918 Spyder
58.7 kWh
272.8 kWh
Audi R8 Spyder V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
542 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 918 Spyder
Audi R8 Spyder V8
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
